Sales Service 5-5-5 Flashcards
What are the 5 Sales Basics?
1.You are in charge
2.Open Ended Questions
3.Exact and in order
4.Adopt then Adapt
5.Be the expert
What is the bad ‘P’ word that we refrain from and why?
Price — We want to build value first, an save Pricing for very last.
True or False: Vocal quality is 40% of how we are perceived
False. It’s 38%
Name some active listening skills in order to effectively respond to your guests.
Request clarification
Paraphrase
Summarize what someone said
Ask probing questions
Give signs of acknowledgment —be attentive
Reflect feelings
What is an example of ‘you are in charge’?
Keeping control of the call
Communicating without hesitation
Confirming that you know what you’re talking about
Maintaining a calm demeanor
De-escalating the call
What are some reasons that we ask open-ended questions?
To gather information
Seek to understand
Build rapport
Identifying guest’s needs
Demonstrate active listening
What is the follow-up question if the guest doesn’t k ow what itinerary they are interested in?
“What are they looking forward to doing the most on this vacation?”
The 911 Question
True or False: ‘Have your guests/clients cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line before? is the most important question on the Sales Recipe
False
What information do you discuss with guests during the presentation?
Destination
Stateroom/Cabin
Ships — MIPS, onboard experience (activities, itineraries)
Promotions
The live introduction is…
“Thank you for calling Norwegian Cruise Line. My name is… with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?”
What are the benefits of using the intro?
Boosts consumer confidence
Builds brand integrity
Established trust & credibility
How would you respond if a guest says “Sounds great, but I need to talk to my spouse first.”
Stress urgency and scarcity. “Rates and promos are subject to change.”
Which Sales Basic is most important?
You Are in Charge
What are 3 things that you want to accomplish while qualifying?
Establish guest needs
Find out MIPs (Most Important Points)/Buying Signals
Find out their hot buttons/needs
What are three types of closings?
- Trial close (test the temperature)
- Alternative close (offer a choice of two solutions)
- Assumption close (“What card will you be using for this purchase?”)