prospecting:
o researching potential leads online (linkedin, industry databases, etc.)
o making cold calls to qualify leads
o networking at industry events
o following up on inbound leads (from marketing efforts)
communication:
o sending emails to prospects and clients
o conducting phone calls (initial contact, follow-ups, etc.)
o participating in video conferences (presentations, demos)
needs analysis:
o asking qualifying questions to understand customer needs
o actively listening to customer responses
o documenting customer requirements in crm
product/service presentation:
o preparing presentations and demos
o delivering presentations to prospects
o answering questions about the product/service
objection handling:
o addressing customer concerns and pushback
o developing solutions to overcome objections
sales pipeline management:
o updating crm with lead status and interaction notes
o tracking progress on deals
o forecasting sales revenue
administrative tasks:
o preparing sales reports
o attending sales meetings
o managing expenses
less frequent tasks:
lead generation campaign development:
o brainstorming and implementing new lead generation strategies
o collaborating with marketing on campaigns
proposal creation:
o developing customized proposals for clients
o negotiating pricing and terms
contract negotiation:
o working with clients to finalize contracts
customer relationship management:
o onboarding new clients
o providing ongoing support to existing clients
o building relationships with key stakeholders
training and development:
o attending product training sessions
o learning new sales techniques
o staying up-to-date on industry trends