Sales Conversation Skills 
We help technical people feel comfortable with the idea of selling – demonstrating that it is not some sort of ‘dark art’ – which can make a radical change to the dialogue they have with existing and potential clients.
Course overview
Our sales training has been developed over years into an approach designed for both natural and ‘unnatural’ salespeople. We have a tried and tested structure which will help participants become more effective at professional sales conversations. Participants practice different tasks to build their skill sets, from listening techniques and questioning skills to building trust and gaining the client’s commitment.
Who’s it for?
This professional development is designed for anyone responsible for building client relationships, uncovering new opportunities and converting them into fee paying work.
Ideally suited for: Consulting Engineers, Planners, Lawyers, Architects, Environmental Consultants, Cost Consultants and all those who encounter sales conversations in this sector.
Course format
Face to face: A full day workshop aimed at groups of 9 – 15 participants and involves a mixture of theory (our coveted 3i model) and exercises designed to develop consultative selling skills. There is an emphasis on skills practice, and we often use actors to play clients in sales meeting simulations.
Live virtual classroom: Ideal for up to 12 participants, this is a 2 hour session aimed at learning the Questas 3i Model structure and components.
Outcomes
The course is designed to resonate with technically minded individuals and ‘unnatural’ salespeople to develop skills and build confidence.
Having completed the session, our participants tell us they have more face-to-face business development discussions and those conversations are more effective, leading to a greater number of opportunities and improved win-rates.
“I found the day to be really useful. In particular, the realisation that active listening is a true art.”
Senior Associate, Expedition Engineering
Content Outline
- Planning and preparing for client meetings
- Understanding the client
- Exploring the client’s world – developing a differentiator
- Planning, structuring and managing business development meetings
- Practicing sales meetings and building relationships
- Delivering a compelling proposition
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“I found the day to be really useful, informative and well delivered. In particular, a realisation that there’s a little of ‘Tigger’ in all of us and that listening really is a true art.”
Senior Associate, Expedition Engineering
“The sales meeting structure model is excellent.”
Director, Building Services Co.
Interested in this course?
Email hello@questas.co.uk or click the button below to get in touch.
Questas is based in London, and travels internationally to deliver training.
If desired we can help you design and/or organise your own training courses tailored to your team.
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