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If your sales team is itching to close more deals, then choosing a proven sales method is one way to boost your success. In fact, a report by MetaCX & Revenue Collective revealed that <\/span>59% of businesses<\/span><\/a> who adopted a sales methodology reported that the investment in time and training more than paid for itself. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Image sourced from MetaCX & Revenue Collective Report<\/span><\/p>\n

Figuring out which sales methodology works for your unique business can make all the difference between winning and losing a deal. With this in mind, we’re covering 7 popular sales methodology options to help you transform your current sales strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But first… <\/span><\/p>\n

What is a sales methodology?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Think of a sales methodology as a structured approach to (you guessed it) selling. It’s a set of principles that help to guide your sales professionals so they have a better chance of closing deals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than going in blind, a sales methodology will give you steps to follow during each stage in the buying process. In a <\/span>B2B sales strategy<\/span><\/a>, sales methodologies can help you to maintain long-lasting, professional relationships with business clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn the top seven best sales methodologies already used by global businesses as a way to develop long-term relationships with clients. <\/span><\/p>\n

The 7 best sales methodologies for your business<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now you know what a sales methodology actually is, we can move on to our top seven picks that could work wonders for your business. Top sales leaders have produced each methodology, so keep reading to boost your sales figures!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. SPICED sales method<\/b><\/h3>\n

The SPICED sales method stands for Situation, Pain, Impact, Critical Event, and Decision.\u00a0 It’s all about digging deep into the customer’s current situation and major pain points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By focusing more on the impact of the customer’s problem, sales professionals can understand them better and adapt how they sell to prioritize the customer’s needs better during the decision process. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maximizing the benefits<\/b><\/h4>\n

To get the most out of the SPICED method, your sales teams need to get thorough training so they know the exact questions to ask at every stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

That way, they can get a much deeper understanding of the critical issues the customer is facing and can position your solution as the best choice possible.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

2. SPIN selling<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u00a0From the genius mind of Neil Rackham, SPIN selling focuses entirely on four types of questions that you should ask potential customers: Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This method is especially useful if your business has a complex sales process. It helps you to uncover the true needs and desires of your potential customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly to SPICED, SPIN is all about understanding the deeper problems that your potential customers are facing with a more structured framework. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maximizing the benefits<\/b><\/h4>\n

To get the most out of SPIN, you should make sure your sales reps have mastered the art of asking open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing. Try using role playing exercises to help them perfect their questioning techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can review recorded sales calls using a <\/span>VoIP phone<\/span><\/a> to help you identify how your team can improve how they ask Need-Payoff questions to clients. <\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Conceptual selling<\/b><\/h3>\n

Conceptual selling is a methodology developed by Stephen Heiman and Robert Miller, experts in the sales cycle. They reiterate the importance of understanding the buyer’s concept of the product rather than the product itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three key areas that you need to know: <\/span><\/p>\n