Sales and the Transfer of Brand Credibility
March 18, 2010 at 2:23 pm | Posted in Branding, Business Development, Sales Methodologies, Sales Tips | Leave a commentTags: Branding, Marketing, Sales
I often ask sales people to define the word “sales”.
We all know what it means, but it can be hard to define. I think it is important to sometimes reframe what we are doing – take a look at it from a higher level and this can help inform our perspective on what we do, how we do it and how we can improve it.
Essentially, “sales” represents the transfer of credibility from the seller to the brand.
A sales person starts with nothing – perhaps a cold call, and they work through the sales process by establishing and reinforcing their credibility to the point when the buyer feels they trust and believe the seller and agree to sign off. At that point – the seller has worked hard individually to the point where credibility has been built and then has been successful in transferring that credibility to the brand they represent – A tall order for sure.
Now, sure – of course marketing can help with building that brand (either in advance or during the sales process), but it really comes down to individuals. People connecting with people. For that very reason, sales people are one of the most important hires that an organization can make. These people are walking and talking your brand every day.
Who says sales and marketing do not understand one another? They are different sides of the same thing.
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