"Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!)" by Stephen Schiffman is a classic guide that provides practical and actionable strategies for mastering the art of cold calling in the world of sales. First published in 1987 and updated in subsequent editions, Schiffman's book remains relevant by offering timeless principles that help sales professionals build successful cold calling campaigns.
"Selling to the Top: David Peoples' Executive Selling Skills" by David Peoples offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of selling to top executives in organisations. Drawing from his extensive experience as a sales professional and consultant, Peoples provides practical insights, strategies, and techniques for effectively engaging with high-level decision-makers and securing their buy-in.
Questions that Sell: The Powerful Process for Discovering What Your Customer Really Wants by Paul Cherry is a comprehensive guide that provides sales professionals with valuable insights and practical techniques for using questions effectively to uncover customers' needs and motivations. Through a strategic questioning process, the book offers a roadmap for engaging customers, building rapport, and generating successful sales outcomes.
"The New Solution Selling: The Revolutionary Sales Process That is Changing the Way People Sell" by Keith M. Eades is a transformative guide that updates and expands upon the principles of solution selling to address the changing landscape of B2B sales. Building on the classic "Solution Selling" methodology, Eades introduces a revised sales process that aligns with the contemporary challenges faced by sales professionals.
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.
Objections: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering the Art and Science of Getting Past No by Jeb Blount is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate realm of handling objections in the sales process. Blount, a renowned sales expert and author, offers practical insights, strategies, and a systematic approach to empower sales professionals in overcoming objections and securing successful deals.