2020 might have been the year of the #ZoomCall, but smart decorators are making 2021 the year of #VirtualSelling. Did you know that 62% of salespeople say it’s a challenge for them to sell virtually? Since online selling isn’t going anywhere fast, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of apparel and hard goods selling in cyber space like a pro.
When buyers interact with salespeople in a virtual space, there are four factors that have the biggest sway, the RAIN Group reports, on whether they purchase or not:
- Leading a comprehensive discovery of their concerns, wants and needs (71%)
- Showing what’s possible or how to solve a problem (68%)
- Simply listening (68%)
- Making the ROI on their purchase crystal clear (68%)
“A big part of virtual selling is building trust,” says Satya Purna, CEO of ZAG Studios. “Take time at the start of the meeting to build rapport, understand what’s going on in their life and build a personal connection—before talking about business.”
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Laurie is part of the marketing team for the leading supplier in the industry, alphabroder. During her free time, Laurie likes to ride horses, sail and spend time with her husband and her two children. Reach her at Lprestine@alphabroder.com
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