How to Become an Obnoxious Salesperson in 3 Easy Steps

As many of us know, an obnoxious salesperson is hard to take. Nevertheless, we sometimes fall into this trap. To save the world from this crisis, here are ways we can become the worst at what we do. Maybe if we know what NOT to do, we can avoid these signs of obnoxiousness. The habits are easy to develop and we can all use reminders. The fastest way to fall into this trap is to think of YOU. It is that simple, just become self-centered and care only about your problems.

Three easy steps

Lets review three simple ways we can become the obnoxious salesperson who stops in or calls every once in a while. You know who we are talking about. If we are not careful, we can develop the traits of an obnoxious salesperson.

Step One: Develop an I problem

Think of yourself as important. Tell yourself that you are real interesting and everyone knows it, especially customers who buy from you because you are cool. Talk about yourself before you talk about the customer. After all, the customer is boring.

Step Two: Dont ask questions!

Why ask questions, you already know everything there is to know about the customer you are visiting anyway. Plus, they are boring and nothing is new anyway.

Step Three: Dont bother with a plan

Show up uninvited and dont bother with an agenda when you call customers or prospects. This strategy really makes you obnoxious. Use the line How are you doing or I just wanted to stop in.

Steve Martinez is the leading authority on automating and systematizing the selling process for the Printing Industry. His company, Selling Magic, LLC teaches business how to simplify, balance and automate the complex selling process. http://www.sellingmagic.com

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