Sales Flashcards

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What is the purpose of sales?

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To build relationships and provide solutions to customer needs, leading to mutually beneficial exchanges.

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What are the stages of the sales funnel?

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Awareness, interest, decision, action.

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What is a value proposition?

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A statement explaining why a product or service is valuable to the customer.

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What is consultative selling?

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A sales approach focused on understanding customer needs and providing solutions.

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What is solution selling?

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A method where the salesperson diagnoses customer problems and offers tailored solutions.

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What is the B2B sales model?

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Business-to-business sales, where a company sells products or services to another company.

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What is the B2C sales model?

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Business-to-consumer sales, where a company sells directly to individual customers.

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What does ‘up-selling’ mean?

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Encouraging customers to purchase a more expensive product or add-ons.

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What is cross-selling?

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Selling related or complementary products to an existing customer.

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What is inbound sales?

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When customers approach the business due to marketing efforts.

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What is the SPIN selling technique?

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A sales technique involving Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need-Payoff questions.

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What is the ‘Feel, Felt, Found’ method?

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A method to handle objections by empathizing with the customer’s concern and offering reassurance.

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What is the ‘Foot-in-the-door’ technique?

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A method where the salesperson starts with a small request before moving to a larger one.

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What is the ‘Door-in-the-face’ technique?

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A technique where a larger request is made first, followed by a smaller, more reasonable one.

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What is a ‘cold call’?

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A sales call made to a potential customer without prior contact.

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What is consultative selling?

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A sales approach that focuses on creating value by addressing the customer’s needs.

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What is social selling?

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Leveraging social media to find and engage prospects.

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What is the ‘ABC’ of sales?

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Always Be Closing, a reminder to focus on closing deals.

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What is the trial close?

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A question used to gauge the customer’s readiness to make a purchase.

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What is the ‘Assumptive Close’?

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A closing technique where the salesperson assumes the customer has already decided to buy.

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What is an objection in sales?

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A reason given by the customer for not purchasing.

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What are common customer objections?

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Price, timing, need, trust, authority to decide.

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How can you overcome price objections?

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Emphasize the value or ROI of the product.

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What is the difference between features and benefits?

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Features describe the product; benefits describe the value to the customer.

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What is rapport building?

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Establishing a positive connection with the customer to build trust.

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What is a sales pitch?

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A brief explanation of the product/service designed to persuade the customer.

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What does ‘customer-centric’ mean?

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Focusing on the customer’s needs and preferences in the sales approach.

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What is lead qualification?

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Determining if a lead has the potential to become a customer.

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What is a ‘hot lead’?

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A prospect who has shown a high level of interest in purchasing.

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What is a CRM?

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Customer Relationship Management, a tool used to manage sales interactions and customer data.

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What is prospecting in sales?

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Identifying potential customers who may be interested in your product.

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What is a sales quota?

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A target sales number that a salesperson or team aims to reach.

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What is the role of empathy in sales?

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Understanding and relating to the customer’s feelings and perspective.

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What is follow-up in sales?

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The process of contacting leads or customers after the initial interaction.

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What is a sales objection handler?

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A prepared response to common objections that customers might have.

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What is a product demo?

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A demonstration of the product’s features and benefits to a potential customer.

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What is an elevator pitch?

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A short and concise sales pitch designed to communicate value quickly.

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What is value-based selling?

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Focusing on the value a product brings to the customer rather than just its features.

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What is an ROI analysis in sales?

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Calculating the return on investment to justify the cost of a product/service.

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What is active listening in sales?

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Fully focusing, understanding, and responding to the customer during conversations.

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What is a referral in sales?

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When an existing customer recommends your product or service to others.

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What is the importance of product knowledge in sales?

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It enables the salesperson to confidently answer customer questions and showcase benefits.

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What is a ‘decision-maker’ in sales?

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The individual in a business with the authority to make a purchasing decision.

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What is the difference between transactional and relationship selling?

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Transactional focuses on short-term sales; relationship focuses on building long-term customer relationships.

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What is scarcity in sales?

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Creating urgency by indicating that a product or deal is in limited supply.

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What is a customer pain point?

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A specific problem or need that a customer is experiencing.

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What is a value-added service?

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An extra service provided to enhance the core product’s value.

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What is customer retention?

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The ability of a company to retain its customers over time.

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What is closing in sales?

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The process of securing an agreement to purchase from the customer.

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What is a follow-up call?

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A call made after the initial contact to continue the sales process.

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What is a follow-up email?

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An email sent after the initial contact to maintain the sales conversation.

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What is a lead in sales?

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A potential customer who has shown interest in your product or service.

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What is a qualified lead?

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A lead that meets the criteria for a potential sale, such as need, budget, and authority.

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What is sales forecasting?

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Predicting future sales based on historical data and market conditions.

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What is a gatekeeper in sales?

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A person who controls access to the decision-maker, often in a business setting.

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What is the 80/20 rule in sales?

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The principle that 80% of sales come from 20% of your customers.

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What is competitive analysis in sales?

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Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of competitors to improve your sales strategy.

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What is a target market?

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The specific group of customers your product is aimed at.

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What is account-based selling?

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A personalized sales strategy focused on specific key accounts.

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What is networking in sales?

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Building relationships with others to find potential sales opportunities.

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What is a customer persona?

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A semi-fictional representation of your ideal customer based on data and research.

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What is the role of negotiation in sales?

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The process of discussing terms and reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

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What is cold emailing?

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Sending unsolicited emails to potential customers to generate leads.

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What is a discovery call?

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A conversation where the salesperson learns about the customer’s needs and challenges.

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What is product-market fit?

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The alignment between a product and the needs of the target market.

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What is the decision-making process?

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The steps a customer goes through to make a purchase decision.

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What is lead nurturing?

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Building relationships with potential customers over time to turn them into buyers.

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What is a win-loss analysis?

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Reviewing closed deals to understand why you won or lost the sale.

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What is a competitor’s edge?

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The advantage a company has over its competitors in the marketplace.

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What is a customer acquisition cost?

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The cost associated with acquiring a new customer.

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What is a sales pipeline?

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A visual representation of where prospects are in the sales process.

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What is sales velocity?

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The speed at which deals move through the sales pipeline.

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What is a pain-point question?

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A question designed to uncover the customer’s specific problems or challenges.

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What is a buying signal?

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A verbal or non-verbal cue from the customer that indicates interest in purchasing.

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What is a referral program?

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A program where existing customers are incentivized to refer new customers.

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What is churn rate?

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The percentage of customers who stop using your product over a given period.

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What is the sales cycle?

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The series of steps taken from initial contact to closing a sale.

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What is a demo request?

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When a prospect asks to see a demonstration of the product.

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What is inbound marketing?

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A strategy that attracts customers by creating valuable content and experiences.

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What is an outbound sales strategy?

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Proactively reaching out to potential customers through calls, emails, or other means.

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What is customer lifetime value?

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The total revenue a business can expect from a customer over the course of their relationship.

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What is sales enablement?

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Providing sales teams with tools, resources, and training to improve their effectiveness.

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What is a lead magnet?

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An incentive offered to prospects in exchange for their contact information.

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What is lead scoring?

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Ranking leads based on their likelihood to become customers.

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What is an objection close?

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A closing technique where the salesperson addresses and overcomes the customer’s objections.

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What is a product objection?

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A concern raised by a customer about the product’s features or performance.

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What is urgency in sales?

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Creating a sense of urgency to encourage the customer to act quickly.

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What is authority in the context of sales?

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The power or right of a person to make decisions regarding a purchase.

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What is needs assessment in sales?

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The process of identifying the customer’s needs and challenges.

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What is lead generation?

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The process of attracting and converting prospects into potential buyers.

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What is a sales funnel?

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A model that describes the journey of prospects from awareness to purchase.

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What is the discovery phase in sales?

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The stage where the salesperson gathers information about the prospect’s needs.

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What is a sales presentation?

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A formal or informal presentation of the product or service to a potential buyer.

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What is a sales script?

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A pre-written set of talking points used to guide sales conversations.

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What is the purpose of open-ended questions?

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To encourage detailed responses and uncover more information.

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What is a close-ended question?

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A question that can be answered with a ‘yes’ or ‘no.’

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What is the difference between inside and outside sales?

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Inside sales are conducted remotely, while outside sales involve face-to-face interactions.

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What is a gatekeeper strategy?

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A plan to navigate past the gatekeeper to reach the decision-maker.

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What is a sales consultant?

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A professional who provides sales advice and solutions to businesses.

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What is cross-functional selling?

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Involving multiple departments or teams in the sales process to provide a better solution.

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What is emotional selling?

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Appealing to the customer’s emotions to influence the purchasing decision.

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What is customer segmentation?

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Dividing a customer base into groups based on characteristics or behaviors.

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What is a unique selling proposition (USP)?

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A factor that differentiates a product from competitors.

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What is account management?

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Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and continued business.

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What is sales acceleration?

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Strategies and tools used to speed up the sales process.

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What is a sales deck?

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A presentation used by a salesperson to convey the value of a product or service.

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What is territory management?

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Organizing and managing sales operations within a specific geographic area.

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What is pipeline management?

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Monitoring and managing the progress of sales leads through the sales pipeline.

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What is a lead conversion rate?

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The percentage of leads that turn into customers.

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What is the role of a sales coordinator?

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Supporting sales teams by managing schedules, customer interactions, and administrative tasks.

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What is a key performance indicator (KPI)?

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A measurable value that shows how effectively a company is achieving business objectives.

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What is a quota attainment?

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The percentage of a sales quota that has been achieved by a salesperson or team.

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What is sales coaching?

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Training and mentoring salespeople to improve their skills and performance.

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What is an objection handling script?

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A pre-written response to address common customer objections.

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What is product bundling?

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Offering multiple products for sale as one combined product.

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What is personalization in sales?

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Tailoring the sales message or experience to the individual customer.

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What is a decision-making unit (DMU)?

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A group of individuals involved in the decision-making process for a purchase.

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What is a customer journey map?

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A visualization of the steps a customer goes through when interacting with a company.

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What is competitor benchmarking?

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Comparing your business performance with that of competitors.

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What is churn prediction?

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Identifying which customers are most likely to stop using your product or service.

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What is a referral close?

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A closing technique where the salesperson asks the customer for referrals.

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What is a strategic account?

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A key account with long-term potential and high revenue for the company.

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What is predictive sales analytics?

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Using data to predict future sales trends and outcomes.

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What is a customer advocate?

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A person within an organization who supports the customer’s needs and ensures their satisfaction.

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What is relationship management?

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Maintaining and improving relationships with customers for long-term retention.

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What is the buyer’s journey?

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The process a buyer goes through from realizing a need to purchasing a solution.

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What is a direct sales model?

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Selling directly to the consumer without intermediaries.

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What is channel sales?

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Using intermediaries, like distributors or agents, to sell your products.

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What is a complex sale?

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A sales process that involves multiple stakeholders, a long sales cycle, and high levels of customization.

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What is a sales proposal?

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A formal offer to a potential customer, outlining the product, pricing, and terms.

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What is a procurement process?

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The steps a company follows to purchase goods or services.

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What is a request for proposal (RFP)?

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A document issued by a company to solicit proposals from potential suppliers.

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What is customer feedback?

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Information provided by customers about their experience with a product or service.

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What is sales collateral?

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Materials used by salespeople to support their selling efforts, such as brochures or case studies.

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What is a value statement?

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A concise description of how a product or service benefits the customer.

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What is a sales territory?

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A defined geographical or customer area assigned to a salesperson or team.

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What is customer onboarding?

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The process of guiding new customers through the initial stages of using a product or service.

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What is a lead nurturing campaign?

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A series of communications designed to build relationships with prospects over time.

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What is upselling?

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Encouraging a customer to buy a higher-end version of the product or service they are considering.

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What is a sales playbook?

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A documented guide outlining the processes and best practices for salespeople.

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What is customer acquisition?

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The process of attracting new customers to a business.

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What is a trial period in sales?

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A limited-time opportunity for potential customers to try a product before committing to a purchase.

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What is a win-back campaign?

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Efforts to regain customers who have stopped purchasing from your business.

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What is a SWOT analysis in sales?

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Evaluating a company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

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What is an early adopter?

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A customer who adopts a product or service early in its lifecycle.

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What is competitive pricing?

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Setting a product’s price based on what competitors are charging.

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What is a product roadshow?

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A series of presentations or events used to promote a product to potential buyers.

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What is sales reporting?

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The process of tracking and analyzing sales performance data.

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What is a gatekeeper?

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A person who controls access to the decision-maker, often in a business setting.

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What is a repeat customer?

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A customer who has made multiple purchases from your company.