Sales Promotion and Personal Selling Discussing the most common forms of consumer sales promotion and the key differences between relationship selling and traditional selling
2. Learning Outcomes
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Define and state the objectives of sales promotion
Discuss the most common forms of consumer sales
promotion
List the most common forms of trade sales promotion
Describe personal selling
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LO2
LO3
LO4
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3. Learning Outcomes
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Discuss the key differences between relationship
selling and traditional selling
List the steps in the selling process
Describe the functions of sales management
LO5
LO6
LO7
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5. Sales Promotion
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Marketing activities, other than
advertising, personal selling,
and public relations, that
stimulate consumer buying
and dealer effectiveness.
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10. Tools for Consumer Sales
Promotion
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Discuss the most common forms
of consumer sales promotion.
LO2
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11. Tools for Consumer Sales Promotion
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Coupons and RebatesCoupons and Rebates
PremiumsPremiums
Loyalty Marketing ProgramsLoyalty Marketing Programs
Contests & SweepstakesContests & Sweepstakes
SamplingSampling
Point-of-Purchase PromotionPoint-of-Purchase Promotion
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12. Coupons, Rebates, and Premiums
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CouponCoupon
RebateRebate
PremiumPremium
A certificate that entitles
consumers to an immediate
price reduction.
A certificate that entitles
consumers to an immediate
price reduction.
A cash refund given for the
purchase of a product during
a specific period.
A cash refund given for the
purchase of a product during
a specific period.
An extra item offered to the consumer,
usually in exchange
for some proof of purchase.
An extra item offered to the consumer,
usually in exchange
for some proof of purchase.
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13. Loyalty Marketing
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Loyalty Marketing Program - A
promotional program designed
to build long-term, mutually
beneficial relationships between
a company and key customers.
Frequent Buyer Program - A
loyalty program in which
loyal customers are
rewarded for making
multiple purchasers.
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15. Sampling
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A promotional program that
allows the consumer the
opportunity to try a product or
service for free.
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16. Methods of Sampling
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Direct mailDirect mail
Door-to-door deliveryDoor-to-door delivery
Packaging with another productPackaging with another product
Retail store demonstrationRetail store demonstration
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22. Trade Allowance
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A price reduction offered
by manufacturers
to intermediaries, such as
wholesalers and retailers.
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23. Push Money
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Money offered to
channel intermediaries to encourage
them to “push” products– that is,
to encourage other members of the
channel to sell the products.
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24. Benefits of Trade Promotions
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Help manufacturers gain new distribution
Obtain wholesaler and retailer support for
consumer sales promotions
Build or reduce dealer inventories
Improve trade relations
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27. Personal Selling
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Personal Selling
is more important if...
Customers are
concentrated.
Customers are
concentrated.
Product is
technically complex.
Product is
technically complex.
There are few customers.There are few customers.
Product is custom made.Product is custom made.
Product has a high value.Product has a high value.
Customers are
geographically dispersed.
Customers are
geographically dispersed.
Product is
simple to understand.
Product is
simple to understand.
There are many customers.There are many customers.
Product is standardized.Product is standardized.
Product has a low value.Product has a low value.
Advertising & Sales Promotion
are more important if...
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28. Review Learning Outcome
Personal Selling
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LO4
Detailed explanation or demonstration
Variable sales message
Directed to qualified prospects
Controllable adjustable selling costs
Effective at obtaining sale and gaining
customer satisfaction
Personal
Selling
Advantages
Personal
Selling
Advantages
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29. Relationship Selling
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Discuss the key differences
between relationship selling
and traditional selling.
LO5
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30. Relationship Selling
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Relationship (Consultative)
Selling - A sales practice that
involves building, maintaining,
and enhancing interactions
with customers in order to
develop long-term satisfaction
through mutually beneficial
partnership.
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31. Traditional Selling
and Relationship Selling
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Sell advice, assistance, counselSell products
TraditionalTraditional
Personal SellingPersonal Selling
Focus on closing sales
Limited sales planning
Discuss product
Assess “product-specific”
needs
“Lone wolf” approach
Pricing/product focus
Short-term sales follow-up
Focus on customer’s bottom line
Sales planning is top priority
Build problem-solving environment
Conduct discovery in scope of
customers’ operations
Team approach
Profit impact and strategic
benefit focus
Long-term sales follow-up
Relationship SellingRelationship Selling
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32. Review Learning Outcome
Relationship Selling vs. Traditional Selling
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LO5
Initial
Sales
Repeat
Sales
Successive
Sales
Traditional Sales
Relationship Sales
Sales
Increases
Result
From
Creating
Value
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33. Steps in the Selling Process
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List the steps in the
selling process.
LO6
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34. Steps in the Selling Process
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Generate LeadsGenerate Leads
Qualify LeadsQualify Leads
Probe Customer NeedsProbe Customer Needs
Develop/Propose SolutionsDevelop/Propose Solutions
Handle ObjectionsHandle Objections
Close the SaleClose the Sale
Follow UpFollow Up
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35. Time Spent in Key Steps of
Selling Process
Key Selling Steps
Traditional
Selling
Relationship
Selling
Generate Leads High Low
Qualify Leads Low High
Probe Needs Low High
Develop Solutions Low High
Handle Objections High Low
Close the sale High Low
Follow-up Low High
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36. Generating Leads
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AdvertisingAdvertising PublicityPublicity Direct Mail/
Telemarketing
Direct Mail/
Telemarketing
Cold CallingCold Calling Internet Web
Site
Internet Web
Site ReferralsReferrals
Trade Shows/
Conventions
Trade Shows/
ConventionsNetworkingNetworking Company
Records
Company
Records
Online
http://www.linkedin.com
http://www.ryze.com
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37. Referral and Networking
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Referral – A recommendation
to a customer
or business associate.
Networking – A process of finding
out about potential clients
from friends, business contacts,
coworkers, acquaintances,
and fellow members in
organizations.
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39. The Preapproach Process
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Product or serviceProduct or service
CustomersCustomers
CompetitionCompetition
IndustryIndustry
Salesperson
must know
everything
about...
Salesperson
must know
everything
about...
Online
http://www.hoovers.com
http://www.dnb.com
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40. Needs Assessment
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A determination of the
customer’s specific needs and
wants and the range of
options a customer has for
satisfying them.
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41. Developing and Proposing Solutions
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Sales ProposalSales Proposal
Sales PresentationSales Presentation
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42. Powerful Presentations
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Be well prepared
Use eye contact
Ask open-ended questions
Be poised
Use hand gestures and voice inflection
Focus on the customer needs
Incorporate visual elements
Know how to operate the A/V equipment
Make sure the equipment works
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
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43. Handling Objections
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View objections as requests for information
Anticipate specific objections
Investigate the objection with the customer
Be aware of competitors’ products
Stay calm
Use the objection to close the sale
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44. Closing the Sale
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NegotiateNegotiate
Keep an open mindKeep an open mind
Look for
customer signals
Look for
customer signals
Tailor to each marketTailor to each market
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47. Sales Management Responsibilities
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Evaluate sales forceEvaluate sales force
Compensate and motivate sales forceCompensate and motivate sales force
Recruit and train sales forceRecruit and train sales force
Determine sales force structureDetermine sales force structure
Define sales goals and sales processDefine sales goals and sales process
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49. Quota
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A statement of the
individual salesperson’s sales
objectives, usually based on sales
volume alone but sometimes
including key accounts, new
accounts, repeat sales, and specific
products.
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50. Sales Force Structure
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Individual client
or account
Individual client
or account
Market or industryMarket or industry
Marketing functionMarketing function
Product lineProduct line
Geographic regionGeographic region
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51. Traits of Top Sales Performers
Strong, healthy self esteem
Can bounce back from rejection
Sense of urgency and competitiveness
Persuasive
Assertive
Sociable
Willing to take risks
Understand complex concepts
Creative in developing solutions
Possess empathy 51
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52. Training the Sales Force
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Training
includes...
Training
includes...
Nonselling dutiesNonselling duties
Industry and customer
characteristics
Industry and customer
characteristics
Product knowledgeProduct knowledge
Selling techniquesSelling techniques
Company policies
and practice
Company policies
and practice
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53. Compensating the Sales Force
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CommissionCommission
SalarySalary
Combination
Plans
Combination
Plans
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54. Motivating the Sales Force
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Ceremonies
Plaques
Vacations
Merchandise
Pay raises
Cash bonuses
Stock options
Tuition assistance
Product discounts
Rewards and incentives include:
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55. Evaluating the Sales Force
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Contribution to profitContribution to profit
Calls per orderCalls per order
Sales or profits per callSales or profits per call
Call percentage achieving goalsCall percentage achieving goals
Sales volumeSales volume
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