Three Keys to Handling Objections Effectively

Published: Tue, 11/29/22

Three Keys to Handling Objections Effectively

It’s the moment that many sales people dread. You’ve asked the customer to do something – give you an appointment, issue a P.O., or schedule a demonstration and, instead of saying “Yes,” the customer gives you a reason why he/she does not want to do what you’ve asked him or her to do.

During all the interaction before this, the customer and you have been on the same wavelength. You’ve found something you have in common, and you’ve jointly uncovered and analyzed some pain. Now, however, the nature of the interaction has changed. From a cooperative, give and take atmosphere, a hint of conflict now appears. You want him to do something, and he doesn’t want to do it.

It’s an objection.

What do you do?

Here are three keys to effectively handling the objection.

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One: Preparation.

Objections are a natural part of the sales cycle. If you are going to talk to customers about your product and service, you are going to hear objections.

I know your product is terrific, and everyone should buy it. But people and companies are different; they don’t always think like you do. They may see the situation differently. Rather than being stunned into quiet confusion by an objection, think it through and prepare for it beforehand.

After just a little experience with a product or service, you can anticipate the most common objections you are likely to hear. Spending a few minutes thinking about and preparing for your most common objections will provide you with a great deal of confidence.

This isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. A few moments spent thinking about the objection and how you will handle it can make a huge difference. If you are prepared, you’ll find yourself being more confident, and actually looking forward to the objection.

Sit down in your office with a blank sheet of paper or a computer screen, and ask yourself, “If my prospect says this…, how should I respond?” Create a short 3 – 5 item outline. Then craft some powerful language that you may want to use, and finally think about what “proof” you can supply which supports your position.

With just a few moments of this kind of preparation, you’ll be ready for almost any objection you are likely to hear.

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Two: Attitude.

For many sales people, the natural reaction to an objection is either to argue, or to leave. Neither confrontation nor flight is effective. Rather... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

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