Jan 23, 2018 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Presentation, Role Play, Sales, Sales Strategies, Sales Training
First off, I’m not painting all salespeople with a wide brush here. Face it, it may be human nature for some to lack the conviction when they have a good bit of doubt about the anticipated customer’s reaction to a proposal. I’m not insinuating that most...
Sep 6, 2017 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Handling Objections, Role Play, Sales Management
Any discussion on objections would have to start with a simple, yet profound, premise. Contrary to what some may think, closing is not a singular event. It is a process; a process that sometimes starts before you and the customer ever see one another. For...
May 10, 2017 | Closing, Communication, Education, Human Resources, Leadership, New Hires, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training
When it comes to sales management training for vehicle sales, I’m reminded of a quote I recently read by John Wooden, “The best leadership tool you have is to lead by example.” It bothers me to see parents teaching their kids that it’s...
Mar 15, 2017 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Desking The Deal, Gross Profit, Handling Objections, Internet, Negotiation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training
Customers looking to buy a new or pre-owned vehicle will always be looking to get the best deal. It’s hardwired in most of us to attempt negotiations. Where you end up, if you get the deal, and how good the customer feels about it is dependent on the salesperson...
Jan 23, 2017 | Building Rapport, Communication, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Growth, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training, Service Advisors / Service Writers, Service Training
We can all agree that customer retention in the Service Department trumps all. It brings long-term profitability, higher new vehicle resale rates, higher sales per RO, and increases in Customer Pay work. With that said, you will understand and salute the...
Nov 30, 2016 | Automotive, Communication, Customer Service, Emails, New Hires, People, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training, Teamwork
Do you have an employee needing a strong sales process foundation? Imagine one of your new salespeople, or one who is under-performing, were to receive their sales training assignment every Monday through Friday morning over the next 90 days! Start every day the...
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