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Closing the Sale

Closing the Sale. Chapter 15. Sec. 15 Sec. 1 – How to Close a Sale. What You’ll Learn. The buying signals that a customer sends. The rules for closing a sale. The specialized methods of closing a sale. Closing the sale . . . . . . is obtaining positive agreement from the customer to buy.

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Closing the Sale

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  1. Closing the Sale Chapter 15

  2. Sec. 15 Sec. 1 – How to Close a Sale What You’ll Learn • The buying signals that a customer sends. • The rules for closing a sale. • The specialized methods of closing a sale.

  3. Closing the sale . . . . . . is obtaining positive agreement from the customer to buy.

  4. Timing the Close • Buying Signals – things customers do or say to indicate a readiness to buy. • Comments • Facial expressions • Body language • Actions

  5. Trial Close – the initial effort to close the sale. • Tests the readiness of a customer • Beneficial because you will learn, even if the customer is not ready. • Beneficial because you may reach your goal.

  6. Good salespersons . . . • Recognize closing opportunities • Help customers make a decision • Create an ownership mentality • Don’t talk too much and don’t rush a customer

  7. Specialized Methods for Closing the Sale • Which Close – encourages a customer to make a decision between two items. • Review the benefits of each item • Ask, “Which do you prefer?”

  8. Specialized Methods for Closing the Sale • Standing-Room-Only Close – used when a product is in short supply or when the price will be going up in the near future. • Use only when honestly called for • May be perceived as “high pressure” tactic • Say, “I’m sorry, but I can’t promise that I’ll be able to make you this same offer later.” • Often used with high-demand real estate

  9. Specialized Methods for Closing the Sale • Direct Close – directly ask for the sale. • Use when the buying signal is strong. • “Can I assume that we’re ready to talk about the details of your order?” • “How would you like to pay for this purchase?”

  10. Specialized Methods for Closing the Sale • Service Close – Explains obstacles that require special service in order to close the sale. • Gift wrapping • Return policy • Warranties • Bonuses or premiums • Help paying for the item – offer credit

  11. Failure to Close the Sale • Don’t despair • Invite the customer to shop in your store again • Business-to-business sales are rarely closed on the first call – ask if you can call again. • Practice and experience will help

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