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Lead to Close: The Ultimate Sales Accelerator

COURSE INFORMATION

Unlock New Business Potential with a 2-Day Intensive Sales Training Course! Is your sales team ready to elevate their prospecting, appointment-setting, proposal writing, and closing skills? Lead to Close is a dynamic, hands-on course that equips sales professionals with the techniques, tools, and confidence they need to generate leads, book meetings, and close deals consistently.

 

 

 

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Unlock New Business Potential with a 2-Day Intensive Sales Training Course!

Is your sales team ready to elevate their prospecting, appointment-setting, proposal writing, and closing skills? Lead to Close: The Ultimate Sales Accelerator is a dynamic, hands-on course that equips sales professionals with the techniques, tools, and confidence they need to generate leads, book meetings, and close deals consistently.

Why Lead to Close ?

This high-impact training experience is crafted for sales representatives, business development reps, account executives, and sales leaders looking to enhance their team’s performance in every stage of the sales pipeline. Our expert-led, results-focused approach is designed to turn theory into action with immediate, measurable results.

This interactive 2-day course is designed for sales professionals aiming to sharpen their skills in generating new business opportunities, booking quality appointments, and effectively closing deals. Each session combines actionable techniques with real-world applications, ensuring participants can practice what they learn immediately. Day 1 focuses on prospecting, cold calling, and essential discovery techniques, while Day 2 builds on this foundation with proposal writing and closing strategies. After Day 1, participants will apply their new skills in the workplace, returning with real-world insights for Day 2 to refine and master their approach.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and Qualify High-Value Leads Efficiently

  • Understand the key characteristics of an ideal client profile for targeted prospecting.
  • Leverage research tools and strategies to build a high-potential lead list.

Develop and Execute Effective Cold calling Campaigns

  • Craft compelling cold calling messages tailored to each prospect‘s unique needs and challenges.
  • Use various communication channels (email, phone, LinkedIn) to initiate and secure appointments.

Apply Strategic Questioning Techniques to Uncover Client Needs

  • Use a structured questioning framework to gain insights into prospects’ goals, challenges, and pain points.
  • Build rapport and trust through open-ended questions that encourage meaningful client conversations.

Create Customized Proposals that Address Client Objectives

  • Structure proposals to highlight solutions that align directly with each client‘s needs and goals.
  • Effectively communicate the value proposition and key benefits of the proposed solution.

Handle Objections Confidently and Close Deals Successfully

  • Develop tailored responses to common objections, such as budget constraints and competing solutions.
  • Apply proven closing techniques to confidently move from proposal to agreement.

Reflect on Real-World Application and Refine Techniques

  • Analyze field experience between sessions to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Create a personal action plan for ongoing skill development and consistent application of learned techniques.

 

Duration & Structure

Day 1: Building Your Pipeline - Prospecting for Success:

  • Master proven techniques for identifying and qualifying high-potential leads, so you can fill your pipeline with quality prospects.
  • Appointment-Setting Strategies: Gain practical scripts, email templates, and tips for booking appointments with key decision-makers.
  • Asking the Right Questions: Learn strategic questioning frameworks that help build trust and uncover client needs, leading to stronger, more productive conversations.

Between Day 1 and Day 2: Take a break to apply your new skills in the real world. Participants will return for Day 2 with real-life experiences, successes, and challenges to build on.

Day 2: Proposals that Win & Confident Closures

  • Crafting Compelling Proposals: Create proposals that address client goals, communicate value, and stand out from the competition.
  • Closing Techniques for Success: Learn powerful techniques to handle objections and confidently close the deal, turning prospects into long-term clients.
  • Developing Lasting Relationships: Discover post-sale engagement strategies to maintain relationships and encourage repeat business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Thursday, 22 May 2025

 

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