
Confessions of a Serial Salesperson
By: Steve Martinez
When the Judge was presented with the business development evidence,
Taylor Success confessed and was clearly identified as the responsible
individual for sales growth. Taylor Success was easily tracked down when
we followed the trail of consistent sales contacts. It was clear that
Taylor Success was following a sales action plan and responsible for the
highest serial sales in history.
The Pattern of Serial Selling
When we asked satisfied clients about their experience with Taylor
Success, the alleged sales person, they identified the solution selling
path of success as the primary reason for doing business. Many of the
clients were actively pursued even when they weren’t ready to purchase.
This evidence substantiated the long term sales plan Taylor Success
executed over months of contacts with potential clients.
Top of Mind Sales Strategy
The best practices of this serial seller maintained top of mind
awareness in the psyche of potential clients. This sales drip system was
balanced and consistent making it easy for potential clients to remember
Taylor Success. When the time came for clients to purchase, they felt
compelled to purchase from this serial salesperson.
Based on the fictitious scenario presented here, would you be
convicted in a court of sales as a serial salesperson? A serial
salesperson has these key traits.
• Follows a consistent, documented sales plan.
• Has a written sales process to capture sales.
• Uses a sales follow-up system that keeps track of client
opportunities.
• Evidence of sales activity is documented and traceable.
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Steve Martinez President of Selling Magic 9319 Robinson Lane Corona, CA 92883 (951) 277-0080
www.sellingmagic.com
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