7 tips for delivering a winning sales presentation

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7 TIPS FOR DELIVERING A WINNING SALES PRESENTATION

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The sales presentation is the culmination of a long sales process, so it must be done well. Learn 7 tips for a winning sales presentation.

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7 TIPS FOR DELIVERING A WINNING SALES PRESENTATION

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Knowing how to deliver a presentation

is IMPORTANT because…

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presentations can cost you clients

BAD

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HOW can you deliver

a winning sales presentation?

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Get to the point.

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Your clients are

BUSY

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Time is their most precious asset.

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So, DON'T

waste it!

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Arrive early to set up your

presentation.

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Avoid long

introductions.

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Get to the point within the first 5 minutes.

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Ask questions.

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Use questions to clarify your points.

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For instance,

you might ask…

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“Is this how you’d define

success?”

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“Have I prioritized your goals correctly?”

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“Is this a challenge for your company?”

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“Have you considered this strategy before?”

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Sell a vision first.

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DON'T begin the meeting

by talking about yourself!

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Instead, focus on

selling a vision first.

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Show clients how

you can help them...

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…beat the competition…

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…attract new customers…

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…retain current customers…

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…and increase profit margins.

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Lead with stories, not data.

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Clients are realistic about data.

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They’ve seen projects fail

despite the glowing data.

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And they’ve seen projects

succeed without any data.

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Stories resonate with people.

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Tell stories first, then use supporting data.

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Talk about customer experiences…

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…and competitor moves.

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Use PowerPoint or Keynote wisely.

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Most slides are too complex.

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Avoid using too much text

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Simplify complex graphics

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Eliminate irrelevant photos

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Rule of Thumb

Put only ONE picture and

ONE sentence per slide.

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Keep it short.

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Confirm how much time your prospect has for the

presentation.

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Leave time for Q & A.

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NEVER exceed the time allotted.

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Others think it is

AN UNNECESSARY EVIL. Have a clear agenda.

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Begin with the challenges

your client is overlooking.

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Move on to the benefits your solution will provide.

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Then, present your plan.

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Next, briefly discuss your

company.

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Finally, close the deal.

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