Solution Selling is a client-focused sales process that helps salespeople identify a buyer's business problem and lead the buyer to conclude that the salesperson's solution will solve that problem. It involves direct contact with prospective buyers and uses tools and techniques to align selling activities with the buyer's purchasing process. Using Solution Selling can increase win rates and revenues by improving opportunity qualification and targeting, having more consultative dialogues, and demonstrating value. It can also reduce costs by shortening sales cycles and improving forecasting accuracy. The process benefits salespeople, marketing professionals, sales support specialists, and sales managers.