Welcome to another insightful episode of “Two Tall Guys Talking Sales,” where hosts Kevin Lawson and Sean O’Shaughnessey delve into new territories’ challenges and strategies, especially in consumable sales. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for salespeople and leaders navigating the competitive landscape of selling products that are regularly consumed by customers. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just starting in a new territory, this episode offers valuable insights into crafting successful sales strategies.
Key Topics Discussed
- Strategies for New Salespeople in Established Territories: Understanding how to enter and grow in a territory with established competition.
- Importance of Being a Trusted Advisor: The role of salespeople in becoming integral to their customers’ operations and decision-making processes.
- Selling Beyond the Product: Emphasizing the value of the salesperson and the company in addition to the product itself.
- Differentiating in a Competitive Market: How to stand out when selling products that are similar to what competitors offer.
- Leveraging Non-Traditional ICPs (Ideal Client Profiles): Finding success by targeting non-traditional clients who may only purchase specific items from the sales line.
- Building and Sustaining Customer Relationships: Strategies for maintaining long-term customer relationships in consumable sales.
Key Quotes
- Kevin: “You’ve got to give somebody enough reason to give us a try. Whether you’ve gone through Sandler, that ‘give us a try’ is a strategy or it’s a pricing strategy, product strategy, and where you play in the market.”
- Sean: “You need to get that prospect, that company that isn’t buying from you today, to buy something from you. You need to start to develop that relationship. You earn the right to sell more to them.”
Additional Resources
- Book: “Challenger Sale” – Recommended by Sean for understanding how to challenge and drive customer businesses – https://a.co/d/hOtMIGp.
- Sandler Training – Mentioned by Kevin as a resource for sales strategies – https://www.sandler.com/.
Summary
In this episode, Kevin and Sean provide a comprehensive guide on effectively breaking into new territories, especially in industries where products are consumed regularly. They emphasize the importance of being more than just a salesperson; being a trusted advisor and an integral part of the customer’s business. The discussion covers strategies for differentiating in a competitive market, leveraging non-traditional client profiles, and building sustainable customer relationships. This episode is a must-listen for sales professionals looking to expand their reach and deepen their impact in new territories. Join us next week for more insights on “Two Tall Guys Talking Sales.”
