"New Sales. Simplified.: The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development" by Mike Weinberg is a comprehensive guide that provides practical insights and strategies for sales professionals to excel in prospecting and new business development. Published in 2012, Weinberg, a sales consultant and coach, draws on his extensive experience to deliver a straightforward and actionable handbook for individuals looking to achieve success in sales.
The Challenger Customer: Selling to the Hidden Influencer Who Can Multiply Your Results by Brent Adamson, Matthew Dixon, Pat Spenner, and Nick Toman is a seminal work that expands upon the Challenger Sales methodology introduced in their previous book, "The Challenger Sale." This book delves into the complex dynamics of B2B buying groups and provides insights on how organisations can navigate and influence these intricate decision-making processes.
"High-Profit Prospecting: Powerful Strategies to Find the Best Leads and Drive Breakthrough Sales Results" by Mark Hunter is a compelling guide that delves into the art and science of prospecting to enhance sales performance and drive profitability. Published in 2016, Hunter, known as "The Sales Hunter," leverages his extensive experience in sales to provide actionable insights and strategies for sales professionals seeking to optimise their prospecting efforts.
The Secrets of Question-Based Selling: How the Most Powerful Tool in Business Can Double Your Sales Results by Thomas Freese is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of asking effective questions in the sales process. Freese argues that questions are the most powerful tool for engaging prospects, uncovering their needs, and ultimately closing deals. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, Freese demonstrates how question-based selling can significantly enhance sales performance.
"Selling Value: Key Principles of Value-Based Selling" by Don Hutson is a comprehensive guide that delves into the principles and strategies of value-based selling. In this book, Hutson provides readers with practical insights and actionable techniques to effectively communicate and deliver value to customers in sales interactions. Through a combination of theory, real-world examples, and step-by-step guidance, Hutson equips sales professionals with the tools they need to differentiate themselves from competitors and win more business by focusing on value.
"The Art of Closing the Sale" by Brian Tracy is a classic guide to the art of selling. The book offers a comprehensive framework for the sales process, from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing the sale and following up with customers.