{"id":26594,"date":"2018-04-18T11:27:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T18:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/?p=26594"},"modified":"2021-12-03T04:29:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T12:29:46","slug":"sales-in-b2b-commerce-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/sales-in-b2b-commerce-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellar Closing Techniques for Sales in B2B eCommerce | OroCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology has changed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/what-is-b2b-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B2B commerce<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>sales <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forever. Today\u2019s digitally savvy B2B buyers prefer to research and purchase online without assistance.<\/span> As order placement becomes a self-serve process, you may wonder if closing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sales in B2B<\/span>\u00a0still require a salesman.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forrester\u2019s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forrester.com\/report\/Death+Of+A+B2B+Salesman\/-\/E-RES122288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ominously titled <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death of a (B2B) Salesman<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d predicted that 1 million B2B salespeople could lose their jobs to self-service eCommerce by 2020. As the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deadline<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approaches, it\u2019s time to look at how salespeople should rethink their role to deliver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sales in B2B commerce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and provide real value to customers. Try the proven sales techniques we share in this post to help you survive and thrive B2B sales in the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What It Takes to Be a B2B Salesperson in the Digital Age<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Forrester\u2019s leading analyst Andy Hoar, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order takers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explainers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">navigators <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the types of sales reps exposed to the greatest risk of \u2018extinction\u2019 in the digital age. On the other hand, <\/span>sales consultants will<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be in even higher demand. That\u2019s because sales consultants deeply understand their customers\u2019 business and offer solutions to the specific business problems their clients face. That\u2019s the turning point of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B commerce sales<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the online-driven environment: sales reps must reimagine their roles. When they evolve from product pitchers into well-trained product experts and problem solvers, they shift their focus from the seller to the needs of a buyer and are positioned for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But &#8220;shifting focus&#8221; and &#8220;evolving&#8221; are easier said than done. \u00a0What does that mean in practical terms? Let\u2019s look at exactly what a sales rep should do before and during their conversation with a lead to successfully start and accelerate their customer journey in the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales in B2B Commerce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prospects Are Prepared. Are You?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your potential buyers most likely researched your brand and products online. They already know much of the standard product pitch. You need to be prepared as well. \u00a0Before you talk to prospects, research them. Find out about the individual standing behind a lead and explore their business background. This will help you personalize the experience you offer prospects beginning with the first interaction. As you communicate with your prospects, be as customer-centric as possible. That means practice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/active-listening-skills-with-examples-2059684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">active listening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ask questions to get a broader picture of their expectations and problems that need a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective B2B Commerce \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing Techniques in the Digital Age<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salesman\u2019s mantra is, \u201cAlways be closing\u201d. Has that changed in the digital age? You should still always be moving a prospect to close, but how you go about it is different. So, in the digital age, when you\u2019re talking to a lead and they seem engaged use these techniques to close the deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The no pressure close <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the conversation approaches its final stages, \u00a0sum up the prospect\u2019s business concern based on what you\u2019ve just discussed and provided your solution to the issue. Ask them if there\u2019s anything you might have missed they would like to add. If there\u2019s nothing to flesh out, ask the lead the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you believe I have a proper understanding of your business and the goals you need to reach?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think the plan we&#8217;ve just discussed will help you reach these goals? Do you feel there might be an alternative plan?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a \u00a0product demo (or presentation, depending on what you\u2019ve showcased them) meets your expectations towards solving your problem would you consider partnering?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final question in this sequence lets a salesperson gently close the discussion without pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ask for an assessment and let the prospect identify the benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing sales in B2B<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sometimes require a salesperson to take a nonstandard approach. As the negotiation comes to an end, ask the lead to rate their desire to proceed with your business using a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 stands for \u2018not interested\u2019 and 10 is \u00a0\u2018Ready to sign the contract today\u2019. If they rate a score of 6 or less, it\u2019s a sign you need to improve the earlier steps of the sales process. If the score is over 6, it\u2019s a great opening to ask the lead why they scored so high. The trick is to get prospects to realize exactly how they will leverage your product and collaboration as they answer this question. Once they identify the benefits, ask why they didn\u2019t give you the highest rating. This technique will allow you to quickly uncover concerns or objections and address them immediately. Talk through each con the prospect voiced and at the end, ask if their score has changed. If the rating is still below 10, recap the benefits expressed by the lead earlier and go through their concerns. Suggest they compare the pros and cons of being your customer and ask whether they believe the pros outweigh the cons. If the answer is positive, the chances of closing the deal are high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Assertive yet mild closing phrases<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a solution finder and an advisor, not a pushy product seller, right? Use these or similar non-aggressive assertive statements and encourage questions to bring the deal to a close without \u00a0pressuring the lead:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you have any further questions or concerns, I suggest we move forward. . <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You leave it up to your prospects to ask for more information if they really need it to move to the next stage. If you\u2019ve properly addressed their objections or concerns at previous stages of the sales process, the lead suggests it\u2019s ok to start.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to proceed with the actual agreement? I could prepare and send the contract today. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the prospect feels like committing to doing business with your company, this phrase will bring them a bit closer to signing the contract without feeling rushed.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you sign up today, you\u2019ll be up and running (get your issue with X resolved, etc) by\u2026 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting your lead know how your product solves their issues is particularly effective when you can provide them with a date that your solution will relieve their pain point. This estimation can create a sense of urgency in the prospect and encourage them to opt for your solution.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dramatic change in buying behavior of business customers has changed the way sales reps should act if they want to continue to close <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales in B2B commerce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Today\u2019s B2B salesman must be a phoenix: by burning down old approaches and rising from ashes as a sales consultant that offers solutions tailored to customer needs. It\u2019s how sales will survive in the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technology has changed B2B commerce\u00a0sales forever. Today\u2019s digitally savvy B2B buyers prefer to research and purchase online without assistance. As order placement becomes a self-serve process, you may wonder if closing sales in B2B\u00a0still require a salesman. 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