How to Be a Better Salesperson

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Increase your profits!

Whether you are selling beauty products, cars or homemade items, being a good salesperson helps! Here's how to sell more and make more money.

Instructions

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      Smile. A smile shows that you are approachable, friendly and likeable. All these traits come in handy when you are trying to relate to your customer. People will often buy things from someone they feel comfortable with.

    • 2

      Show your personality. A bubbly, funny person will be able to sell more because people will enjoy his or her company.

    • 3

      Know your product. If someone asks you for specifics on any product you are selling, you need to know how to answer them. If necessary, write notes about the product and study them. Make sure the customer doesn't stump you because that will decrease your likelihood of getting a sale!

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      Convince the buyer to purchase. Highlight the benefits that come with buying the product you are selling. Encourage the customer to buy the product, but don't be too aggressive or the buyer will be turned off.

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      Offer a reasonable price. Selling more quantities at a lower price beats selling fewer quantities at prices that are too high.

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      Offer a refund or discounts when applicable. This establishes customer trust and increases the number of future sales.

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  • tngirl Feb 28, 2009
    Great article and tips! 5*
  • annaiam Feb 21, 2009
    Great article, with lot's of tips! Thanks for the information! 5*
  • worldreview09 Feb 21, 2009
    Great article; you summed up what a whole library of books could say. Great job!
  • Jenny Powers Feb 20, 2009
    This is very good. A great book to read is the greatest salesman in the world by og mandino. It helped me!
  • Jenny Powers Feb 20, 2009
    This is very good. A great book to read is the greatest salesman in the world by og mandino. It helped me!

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