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Characteristics of an Efficiency Sales Professional, Part 3

Check out these traits of an Efficiency Sales Professional.

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Efficiency Sales Professionals are:

Friendly

  • You put your customers at ease and never make them feel as if they’re holding you up or wasting your time.
  • You’re calm, warm, and an excellent listener.
  • You have a well-developed sense of humor.
  • “If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.” – Abraham Lincoln


Empathetic

  • You can anticipate your customers’ challenges.
  • You have an understanding of their market and industry challenges.
  • You can see why your customers might be hesitant to buy.


Determined

  • You approach new situations with excitement, rather than fear.
  • You aren’t afraid to try out new ideas and methods, even if they go against the status quo.
  • You continue to push your boundaries, even after a successful sale.

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Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell is the President and co-founder of Selling Energy. He is a subject matter expert, coach, speaker and best-selling author focused on overcoming barriers to implementing projects. Mark teaches other professionals and organizations how to turbocharge their sales success.

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