"Strategic Selling: The Unique Sales System Proven Successful by America's Best Companies" by Robert B. Miller and Stephen E. Heiman is a seminal work that introduces a systematic and strategic approach to sales, emphasising thorough research, planning, and a customer-focused methodology. Originally published in the 1980s, the book has become a classic in the field of sales and is widely regarded as a foundational resource for sales professionals seeking to enhance their strategic selling capabilities.
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.
"Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days" by Joey Coleman is a compelling guide that underscores the significance of the initial post-sale phase in fostering long-term customer loyalty. The book is based on Coleman’s extensive experience and research, highlighting how businesses can transform new customers into lifelong advocates by focusing on their early interactions.
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.
"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.
"To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others" by Daniel H. Pink is a book that challenges the notion that sales is the domain of a select group of individuals with a specific set of skills. In fact, Pink argues that we are all in sales, as we spend a significant amount of our time trying to move others to our way of thinking, whether we are convincing our boss to give us a raise or persuading our children to clean their room.