richardson's 2017 selling challenges research study

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Page 1: Richardson's 2017 Selling Challenges Research Study

Research Study: Understanding Selling Challenges in 2017

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The annual Richardson Selling Challenges research survey was designed to gain insight into the issues sellers face as they navigate the sales process from prospecting through closing.

Richardson’s annual research survey of field reps, senior sales professionals, and sales leaders across industries aims to paint a clear picture of existing sales challenges and how they are evolving.

WHAT IS THE RESEARCH & DEMOGRAPHICS

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Prospecting

Negotiations

Closing a Deal

Purchasing decisions

Sales team’s productivity

Team Selling

KEY FOCUS AREAS

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1. Productivity: Sellers cited spending too much time on non-selling activities.

2. Team Selling: Sellers cited that they lack the knowledge on how to team-sell effectively.

3. Negotiating: Sellers cited that they struggle with combating the status quo, gaining higher prices and competing against low-cost providers.

TOP 3 CHALLENGES

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SNEAK PEAK

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Thank You

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