2008. Describe the toughest sale you have made

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Tell me about a time when you faced a particularly challenging sale and how you managed to close it.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Persistence : This skill is crucial as the sales environment is often full of rejections and challenging targets.

  • 2. Problem-Solving : You need to identify clients' needs and concerns to tailor your sales pitch effectively.

  • 3. Communication : Effective communication is key to convincing a client and addressing their objections.

  • 4. Negotiation : Strong negotiation skills help in closing sales by navigating through price and contract discussions.

Purpose
  • 1. Resilience Assessment : Evaluates your ability to keep striving under challenging circumstances.

  • 2. Capability Determination : Determines your problem-solving abilities when faced with tough sales scenarios.

  • 3. Adaptability Measurement : Assesses how well you can adapt your techniques to overcome sales obstacles.

  • 4. Success Analysis : Analyzes your strategic approach that led to the success of a challenging sale.


Hints
  • 1. Detail the challenges : Explain the specifics of why the sale was difficult and how it was different from regular sales.

  • 2. Highlight the strategies used : Discuss the particular strategies or techniques you employed to turn the situation around.

  • 3. Result Impact : Don't forget to mention the outcome of the sale and any positive impacts it had on your organization or career.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Pressure Management
Roles: 
Sales Specialist
Companies: 
Cisco
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