7 Tips to Make Sales Teams Close More Leads

Cold calls can be difficult. Receiving a call from a salesman in the middle of a family meal is the worst. Even the most experienced salespeople hate the idea of picking up the phone and launching into a pitch with someone completely new on a weeknight. These transactions are not for everyone.

Cold calls remain an essential part of many sales teams. Both callers and recipients still find cold calls a source for anxiety. These prospects are not interested in your offer and have not indicated any interest.

Cold calling is not a successful strategy. You must convert cold leads to warm leads before you offer a pitch for a product that they may not be qualified for.

Converting a lead to a customer is a crucial step in the sales process. This must be done with skill and preparation. It takes dedication and perseverance to warm up cold leads and move them along the sales funnel.

Marketing qualified leads makes it easier to convert by looking at key indicators that indicate a strong intention to buy.

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Strong lead generation and nurturing strategies can increase the quality of your leads and improve conversion rates. You can also reduce sales cycles and offer better customer service. All of these factors will increase your revenue.

To get you started, here's John Arnott's quick video on qualified leads

Quick Takeaways

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  You can make your sales team more efficient by helping them close leads
  

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  Qualified leads will give you a head start and educated start to the funnel
  

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  You can get more qualified leads faster with an efficient lead generation system
  

These are some tips and tricks that will make closing sales easier and less frustrating.

1. Timing and targeting are important

Cold calling is not to be ignored as it remains one of most effective ways of generating leads. Qualifying your leads more is key to increasing your batting percentage.

To help you identify your ideal audience, create a list of criteria. You can use the available marketing tools to reach your ideal prospect and take note of their digital footprint.

You should call prospects at the place they work, and not during their leisure time. Studies have also shown that Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best days to contact prospects. The best times to call them are in the morning (8-9am) or in the evening (6-6pm).

2. Keep in touch

Don't forget to contact a lead once you have contacted them. They'll forget you within an hour. Marketers have many options today to stay in touch. Make sure you keep them warm with your digital tools.

You can send emails to your targeted audience and share content that resonates. You might consider establishing a content marketing strategy, which includes regular newsletters, blog posts and other useful material that informs, entertains, or inspires.

3. Be a reliable source of knowledge and useful information

It's important to be able to communicate the details about your brand's products and services.

Not everyone is able to read and understand the offerings of their competitors. Keep up-to-date on industry news and share it with prospects and customers so they see you as a reliable resource for any industry-related questions.

Customers today have the ability to research their options online, so be sure to answer all their questions and offer credible advice.

4. Do not be a product pusher, but a solutions provider

Do not force prospects to buy a product or service they aren't interested in. This goes back to the qualification process. Take the time to understand their needs and pain points. Do not pressure someone to purchase something they do not need.

You should be open about whether you are a good match and offer alternatives if they don't like your products or services. This will increase your chances of selling in the future.

5. Use an effective template to send follow-up emails

A well-thought-out email should have three parts. It should have a catchy subject that resonates with readers.

The email body should be concise and provide useful information that connects to your readers. This space should not be used to promote your company or product. Instead, include links to articles, blog posts, or other reliable sites that address common client problems.

Don't forget to include a call-to-action to direct them to your website or contact details if they need further assistance.

Mailchimp and Constant Contact are two other sites that allow you to use your email list to your advantage. They can send your content directly to customers. This can help you increase your traffic and improve your SEO rankings.

6. Let them experience your product or service

To give clients a better understanding of your product, offer a free trial. You can also schedule demos with interested leads when they are most convenient. Let them try your product first. This is a great way to show them how amazing your product really is.

Free trials are proven to lower the cost per customer acquisition. Do not be afraid to give away a freebie for signing up for your email newsletter or for their contact information.

7. Make a follow-up call with new warm leads and do it promptly

After a prospect has expressed interest, you should conduct a timely follow up call. Make sure to refer back to the email or previous conversation and ask them questions that will engage and interest them.

If you want to increase your conversion rate, it is crucial to respond quickly. Inside Sales found that leads who are contacted within one hour of expressing an interest in a product or service are 6 times more likely to be qualified.

Take a bow

Closing a sale is similar to running a marathon. It should not be done in a hurry, unlike a sprint. It is impossible to force someone into buying without going through the steps of qualifying and targeting them using specific indicators.

To gauge the readiness of a prospect to convert, there are certain behaviors that you should be aware. These are some of the key points to remember. Be persistent. This will increase the chances that your sales team closes their next sales call.

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