Top 9 Key Habits of High-Performing Sales Representatives:
- Upload Your Book of Business: Organize and maintain records of your clients and prospects.
- Focus on Top Accounts: Prioritize efforts on the most promising accounts.
- Find the Right Buyers: Identify the key decision-makers within target organizations.
- Sell When Buyers are Ready: Engage with potential buyers at the right time in their buying cycle.
- Stay Up-to-Date: Keep current with industry news and updates related to your clients.
- Discover Customer Insights: Collect and analyze detailed information about your clients.
- Find Warm Paths In: Use existing relationships to facilitate introductions and build trust.
- Personalize Outreach: Tailor your communications to address the specific needs and context of each client.
- Multi-thread: Engage multiple stakeholders within target accounts to increase success rates.
Planning Before Outreach:
- Understand Client’s Account IQ: Gather comprehensive intelligence on the client’s business operations and needs.
- Research Client’s Posts: Stay informed about the client’s recent activities and focus areas.
- Verify the Decision-Maker: Ensure you are contacting the appropriate decision-maker within the organization.
- Customized Outreach Strategy: Plan your outreach based on the insights gathered from your research.
Executing Outreach:
- Tailored Approach: Adapt your outreach strategy to suit different scenarios and client needs.
- Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest news and updates about the company and its stakeholders.
Post-Outreach Strategies:
White Space Scenario:
- Conduct thorough research on the company and key individuals.
- Identify key personnel and common connections.
- Understand the company’s strategic priorities.
- Explore relationships within the organization.
- Monitor buyer activities.
- Set up account alerts.
- Contextualize your outreach for better relevance.
Green Space Scenario:
- Research the company’s top priorities and gather Account IQ.
- Identify key buyers within the organization.
- Share insights and build a compelling narrative around your value proposition.
- Clearly communicate your value proposition to the client.
Nurturing Scenario:
- Maintain regular engagement with the client.
- Use common connections to strengthen relationships.
- Share valuable and relevant content consistently.
Continuous Engagement:
- Follow up on in-mails and emails.
- Monitor the number of soft touches (non-intrusive interactions) with the client.
- Continuously add value and offer new perspectives to the client.