Core sales negotiation skills
Active listening. Preparation. Anchoring. Trading concessions. Managing silence. Reading buyer signals. Closing without pressure.
How to develop each skill
Active listening: practice in non-sales conversations. Preparation: develop pre-negotiation checklists. Anchoring: study competitor pricing. Trading: never give without getting. Silence: practice in role-play. Reading signals: video review of past calls. Closing: methodology training.
Training programs
Force Management, Winning by Design, Sandler all offer negotiation modules. Internal training via role-play is often more effective than external workshops.
Frequently asked questions
What are the core sales negotiation skills?
Active listening, preparation, anchoring, trading concessions, managing silence, reading buyer signals, and closing without pressure.
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