7/24/2008
 
 
This Week's Expert Sales Advice
Kendra Lee Getting Past the Gatekeeper
by Kendra Lee
 
Kendra Lee shows you how to use research and a follow-up plan to move past the gatekeeper and gain access to executive decision-makers.

Many sales professionals fail miserably when trying to gain access to company executives. Unfortunately, rather than taking time to develop a strategy, they pick up the phone, smile and dial, hoping their canned pitch will be enough to get an appointment. This strategy doesn't get many reps past today's sophisticated gatekeepers, many of whom aren't willing to give a salesperson a second chance. So, it's imperative that you do your homework and are prepared to take full advantage of what could be a golden opportunity to gain access to a key contact.

Include the company and the executive in your research
Before you even think about contacting a new prospect, do your research. You know your goal is to create an opening statement that will grab an executive's attention. However, don't overlook doing the same for the gatekeeper who is more likely to . . . (continued)

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