Working in sales can be one of the hardest jobs at any company; after all, you’re trying to convince people to part with their money. But the fact that is challenging doesn’t mean that it’s impossible, and there are a number of techniques you can use to maximise your ability to make sales. Consistency is one of the major keys to successful sales calls and the best way to achieve consistency is through a sales script that you use every time.  Here’s why the script can be such a huge benefit to you and your business.

It gives you a starting point

Undoubtedly the most challenging part of the sales call is the start. This is the point where you need to make an excellent first impression but it is also the crucial moment for getting your potential customer to trust and engage with you. The vast majority of failed sales calls are lost in the opening sentences as the prospect switches off from what you are saying. Once you have found an effective way to start your sales call you should incorporate it into your script so that you can repeat it and take advantage of that success.

It keeps you in control of the conversation

Many sales people can get into difficulties when the person on the other end of the line begins to exert dominance over the conversation. When this starts to happen it can be an unnerving feeling as you become stuck or you don’t have an answer for questions that they have asked. This can be when a script is very important as it allows you to get back on track and into territory where you feel comfortable.

It can be used by everyone

Perhaps the most important reason to have a sales script is that it allows you to duplicate the success of your best sales people. Naturally some people will have more sales skills than others but using a script that everyone can learn allows you to take advantage of the best ideas and make more sales.