The single most important skill in any business is that of selling the products or services. Almost anyone can become a successful salesperson. You just have to put your mind to it, and have specific objectives and a burning desire to succeed.
- Acquire the necessary sales and product knowledge
- Acquire the necessary selling skills, and practise them continually
- Know your competitor’s products intimately
- Be a good listener and ask a lot of questions
- Build long-lasting relationships with clients
- Be open-minded
- Be humble
- Do not take rejection personally
- Be a good communicator
- Be self-motivated
- Have self-confidence
- Have a positive self-image
- Be persistent
- Have a sense of humour
- Be a problem solver
- Be respectful
- Be empathetic
- Be prepared to accept failure at times, but bounce back