Added on July 16, 2013
John O' Gorman
Buying Process , Changes in Buying , Sales Forecasting , Sales Process , Sales Success
Misreading the buying process is easy for sellers to do, but it can be costly. It happens because of gaps in the seller’s knowledge of the steps, paperwork, review points, information requirements and so on.
Added on June 28, 2013
John O' Gorman
7 Step Strategic Purchasing Model , AT Kearney , Buying Models , Buying Process , Sales Forecasting , Sales Process , Strategic Procurement
Imagine if you could predict what the buyer was going to do next. Well you can! That is if you understand your customer’s buying process and the standard steps that are typically involved.
Added on May 29, 2013
John O' Gorman
BANT , Business Case , Buyer Risk , Buying Decision , Buying Process , Buying Rationale , Forecast Accuracy , Prequalification , Procurement , Sales Cycles , Sales Forecasting
Imagine you are asked as a sales manager to evaluate a key deal. How many pieces of information would you need in order to assess the likelihood of the deal closing as forecast?
Added on September 13, 2012
Ray Collis
Buyer IQ , Buying Decision , Sales Approach , Sales Forecasting , Sales Opportunity Management , Sales Performance , Sales Pre-qualification
The buyer’s knowledge state, what we call Buying IQ, is of vital concern to the salesperson in terms of adapting the sales approach, or pitch. It is also essential to accurately pre-qualifying, forecasting, sales opportunity and overall sales performance. Measuring Your Buyer’s Buying IQ The seller should start from the assumption that the buyer has […]
Added on August 2, 2012
Ray Collis
Comparative Quotes , Competitive Tender , Sales Forecasting , Sales Planning , Sales Strategy
Don’t be taken aback when the buyer seeks competing quotes. Instead, only get surprised if he, or she doesn’t. A sales strategy that assumes buyer monogamy is a dangerous one. The Illusion Of The Monogamous Buyer! Sellers should never get complacent. Don’t let an apparent coziness fool you into thinking that the buyer is going to be monogamous! In […]