Prevent the Objection, “We do it internally with our own people.” Strategy 2 of 5

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Prevent the Objection, “We do it internally with our own people.” Strategy 2 of 5

ObjectionFreeSellingIcon Objection # 5 of 85:We do it internally with our own people.

When does it usually occur? Initial contact.
Probable Cause: Prospect does not believe a need exists.
Objective: Establish a need.

PREVENTION STRATEGY 2 of 5: During your initial research of the company, learn who competes with you. Conduct a sales style competitor analysis. Internal competition must also be analyzed.

Don't be fooled by department names or even titles. It's not uncommon for someone to be in a department with a title that represents what you can provide. It may be that what they do is manage the process, rather than carry it out themselves. It may be that they hire and manage the contractors such as yourself who actually do the work.

Professional, trade, and industry associations are a good source for networking and for getting this type of information.

If they indeed do carry out the work that you want to provide then map the processes the internal competition uses to find the holes in what they do. You might even want to draw a flowchart. Your initial sales objective is to go after a “piece of the pie.”

Resources:

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This blog's content comes from Chapter 6: Strategies Specific to Each Objection in the Objection Free Selling book.

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