17. NEEDS ALIGNMENT
Customer Alignment
Sounds Touchy-Feely
Be the supplier who is…
• Most committed to your Pro’s success
• Who cares about their business
• Who’s not just a product specification expert
22. NEEDS ALIGNMENT: PRO NEEDS
HELP WITH…
Labor
PRICING
PROFIT
SALESTraining
Human Resources
MARKETING
Differentiation
COMPETITION
Change
23. NEEDS ALIGNMENT
Your Big Questions
1. NEEDS:
What are the needs of my pro audience?
2. SET YOURSELF APART:
How are we different and WHY does that
matter?
3. BE THE CUSTOMER’S #1 FAN:
How can I create a personalized
approach to every opportunity?
24. NEEDS ALIGNMENT
Aligning to Customer Needs
Benefits YOU with…
• Increased customer loyalty
• Less price sensitivity
• Higher sales