Salesmen are not Born

Successful Salesmen can be trained.
Sales is very noble profession.Sales is the only activity which means business and all else is just to serve the selling.
Following are the few characteristics of successful Salesmen
01.Good Communication: Successful salesman should have good communication Skills.Communication Skill is a learn-able skill.With little practice and mastering some techniques this skill can easily be learnt.When salesman has a good communication skills he can easily put his point across in few words.Salesman should have both good written and communication Skills.
02.Life Long Learner:Successful salesman is a Life Long Learner.As it is aptly said you stop earning as soon as you stop learning.Salesman has to be in control of the market dynamics.He should be able to adapt to new gadgets and software.He should keep track of Industry information,Market Information and vertical Information.
03.Relationship Building : A good salesman should be trained in building relationship.People buy from people and hence if you are able to build rapport with buyer your job as a salesman becomes easier.If there is Equality of Quality then salesman is a differentiator.
04.Follow Ups:It has been observed that salesmen stop calling after three calls and most of the high ticket sales are closed after eight calls.It is aptly said that all the money is in follow ups.Fortunes are in followups.More you Follow up more you laugh your way to the Bank.
05. Mix up Strategy:A successful Salesman uses mix up strategy to expand his reach and reach to his customer.In this digital age he uses micro videos, social media,phone call,personal call and internet to reach the customer.
06.Enthusiastic: Selling is transfer of enthusiasm from Salesman to buyer.Salesman should always be enthusiastic and should offer his product with enthusiasm.