DETERMINING NEEDS (Objective: Obtain a clear understanding of customers needs and buying situation in order to continue the presentation.) 4 3 2 1 0 Asked general questions about the intended use of the product and any previous experience with it. 4 3 2 1 0 Asked open-ended questions to encourage the customer to do the talking 4 3 2 1 0 Asked clarifying questions to better understand the customers needs 4 3 2 1 0 Demonstrated active listening
PRESENTING THE PRODUCT (Objective: Educating the customer about the products features and benefits in attempt to persuasively match products benefits to customers needs.) 4 3 2 1 0 Presented the products/services, in terms of benefits (what it means to you) instead of features. 4 3 2 1 0 Logical, convincing presentation 4 3 2 1 0 Clear, concise and concrete product information 4 3 2 1 0 Utilized appropriate visual aids and/or or sales materials 4 3 2 1 0 Got customer involved in the presentation in a meaningful manner 4 3 2 1 0 Demonstrated appropriate non-verbal communication (eye contact, posture, etc.) 4 3 2 1 0 Gained agreement through trial closes (How does that sound to you?)
OVERCOMING OBJECTIONS (Objective: Learning why the customer is reluctant to buy and providing information to remove that uncertainty.) 4 3 2 1 0 Clarified (to confirm understanding of the objection) 4 3 2 1 0 Response to objections were appropriate and helpful to the buyer 4 3 2 1 0 Confirmed (after attempting to overcome the objection) that the objection was no longer a concern.
CLOSING THE SALE (Objective: Getting the customers positive agreement to buy.) 4 3 2 1 0 Salesperson presented a reason to buy now. 4 3 2 1 0 Salesperson asked for the sale.