7 Types of Sales Questions Reps Should Use in Every Conversation

According to Deb Calvert, author of DISCOVER Questions Get You Connected, most salespeople rely on the same three types of questions: Straightforward fact-gathering questions, objection-surfacing questions, and goal assessment questions. Three types of questions will lead to just three types of answers – and that means you’ll likely overlook valuable information, misdiagnose pain, make incorrect assumptions, and dig into the wrong areas. A well-crafted priority question identifies the buyers most important objectives or challenges and is a fantastic follow-up to goal-assessment questions. Try to avoid asking closed-ended priority questions, which can influence your prospects response.

7 Types of Sales Questions Reps Should Use in Every Conversation

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