Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Six Ruts That Every B2B Telesales Person Should Avoid

By Terry Stanfield

Business to business telemarketing is a job that can be very repetitive. Making call after call with the same script and objective can become monotonous even for the most successful marketer. If you want to keep your telemarketing job interesting avoid falling into these common ruts.

Because a telemarketer's job involves doing the same thing over and over everyday you need to take action to make sure it stays interesting. Here are some common ruts that every business to business telemarketer should avoid and some ways to prevent them.

Many telemarketers fall into a rut by using the same old script for every call. It is best to prepare a few different scripts or dialogues that you can rotate through to keep things interesting. Take some time to develop new scripts or dialogues periodically and take a break from calling.

Another common rut many telesales professionals fall into is ignoring the customer's needs. Many telesales people forget why they are trying to sell their product or service and just automatically go through the script. Remember why you are selling, to meet the customer's needs, otherwise the message will be lost.

Failing to adapt to the changing needs of the customer is another rut that can be bad for business as well. It is important to always try to anticipate the changing needs of your customers to stay on top and stay interested.

Whether or not you are consistently successful, it is also a good idea to set new goals. Being in the rut of the same goal for too long can make achieving it less fulfilling. Try to find new things to strive for periodically.

Don't fall into the common and damaging rut of poor record keeping. Keeping track of who you call, the outcome, and any required follow up is one of the most important parts of successful business to business telemarketing. Knowing who you have contacted and what you need to do next is crucial for success.

Another common rut is calling the same type of customers over and over. While most companies have a distinct target market, you can also try to expand your market to similar demographics or other who can use your product or service for a different use.

With a repetitive job such as business to business telesales falling into a rut is common. Try to avoid this trap and stay successful and productive by keeping your calls interesting.

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