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8 and 9 PERSONAL SELLING
8 and 9 PERSONAL SELLING
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Problem solving skills
•The salesperson has to understand the
problems/needs of the customer and offer
solutions to his problems.
•The skills required include ability to ask open
ended questions to find out the problem, active
listening, empathy and genuine concern for the
customer’s problems.
• He should develop communication skills and
highlight how his product/service offers
solutions to his problems.
Conflict management skills
• Conflict indicates difference of opinion,
disagreement, disapproval between two or
more persons or groups.
Remain calm and relaxed. Control yourself and
your feelings. Listen, Listen and Listen
Develop non-verbal communication skills-eye
contact, facial expression, tone of your voice,
posture and gestures.