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7 Examples of the Sales Process

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A sales process is a structure for organizing sales activities and data. This is typically viewed as a pipeline whereby each step of the process moves closer to a sale. The following is a reasonably standard sales process.

Marketing

The process of product development, distribution, promotion and pricing.

Prospecting & Qualification

Generating and qualifying leads.

Needs Analysis

Engaging the customer to build relationships, communicate the benefits of the product and collect information about the customer's organization, budget, needs and timeline.

Proposal

Developing pitches and formal proposals.

Negotiation

Negotiating price and terms.

Closing

Closing sales and fulfilling orders.

Upselling & Cross-selling

Developing relationships with customers to upsell, cross-sell an prevent churn.
Overview: Sales Process
Type
Definition
A structure for organizing sales activities and data.
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Complex Sales
Concept Selling
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Nudge Theory
Objection Handling
Opportunity
Overchoice
Personal Selling
Post-Sales
Presales
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Product Differentiation
Product Knowledge
Promotion Strategy
Prospecting
Puffery
Remarketing
S&OP
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Sales Channels
Sales Data
Sales Development
Sales Efficiency
Sales Force Automation
Sales Goals
Sales Management
Sales Metrics
Sales Model
Sales Objectives
Sales Pipeline
Sales Planning
Sales Process
Sales Quotas
Sales Risk
Sales Skills
Sales Strategy
Scarcity Marketing
Soft Selling
Solution Selling
Trade Fairs
Upselling
Willingness To Pay
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