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Are You Patient with Long B2B Sales Cycles?

by Voss Graham

Interesting comment was made by a b2b sales person last week. “This Customer just has to move faster for me or I’m done!”

Such a strong statement from a b2b sales person. (And, he actually meant it.) This reminds me of the person who said they hate rejection, yet, choose the sales profession to make a living. Confusing is the only thing I can think of about this.

The fact is in b2b sales, a long sales cycle is the name of the game – particularly with new prospects or companies who have never made a similar type of purchase in the past. Patience on the part of the b2b sales person is a true given – it is a necessary trait for long term success.

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Categories Sales ProcessTags b2b sales person, b2b sales process, Business to Business Selling, long term sales cycles, major account selling, Patience in b2b sales, reasons for fast or slow decisions, Voss W Graham1 Comment

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