Spin Selling

Neil Rackham

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The international bestseller that revolutionized high-end selling!

Written by Neil Rackham, former president and founder of Huthwaite corporation, SPIN Selling is essential reading for anyone involved in selling or managing a sales force. Unquestionably the best-documented account of sales success ever collected and the result of the Huthwaite corporation's massive 12-year, $1-million dollar research into effective sales performance, this groundbreaking resource details the revolutionary SPIN (Situation, Problem, Implication, Need-payoff) strategy.

In SPIN Selling, Rackham, who has advised leading companies such as IBM and Honeywell delivers the first book to specifically examine selling high-value product and services. By following the simple, practical, and easy-to-apply techniques of SPIN, readers will be able to dramatically increase their sales volume from major accounts. Rackham answers key questions such as “What makes success in major sales” and “Why do techniques like closing work in small sales but fail in larger ones?”

You will learn why traditional sales methods which were developed for small consumer sales, just won't work for large sales and why conventional selling methods are doomed to fail in major sales. Packed with real-world examples, illuminating graphics, and informative case studies - and backed by hard research data - SPIN Selling is the million-dollar key to understanding and producing record-breaking high-end sales performance.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Understanding Customer Needs:

    • The book emphasizes the importance of thoroughly understanding the needs and challenges of customers through effective questioning.
  2. Selling Solutions, Not Products:

    • Instead of focusing solely on product features, the SPIN Selling method encourages sales professionals to position their offerings as solutions to the customer's problems.
  3. Situation Questions Set the Stage:

    • Starting with Situation questions helps establish context and build rapport with the customer. It lays the foundation for a more in-depth conversation.
  4. Problem Questions Uncover Challenges:

    • Problem questions delve into the specific issues or challenges the customer is facing. They help identify areas where the product or service can provide value.
  5. Implication Questions Explore Consequences:

    • Implication questions focus on the potential consequences or impact of the identified problems. This step helps the customer recognize the severity and urgency of addressing the issues.
  6. Need-Payoff Questions Showcase Value:

    • Need-Payoff questions aim to connect the product or service's features to the customer's needs. They highlight the positive outcomes and benefits, making the value proposition clear.
  7. Adapting to Different Sales Situations:

    • The SPIN Selling approach is adaptable to various sales situations, including complex and high-value sales, where understanding the customer's needs is critical.
  8. Building Long-Term Relationships:

    • By focusing on the customer's needs and providing tailored solutions, SPIN Selling encourages the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
  9. Data-Driven Decision Making:

    • The SPIN Selling methodology encourages sales professionals to rely on data and customer insights rather than relying solely on intuition.
  10. Continuous Improvement:

    • Sales professionals are encouraged to continuously refine their questioning techniques and adapt their approach based on feedback and changing customer dynamics.
Language English
ISBN-10 0070511136
ISBN-13 9780070511132
No of pages 197
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher McGraw-Hill
Published Date 16 Jul 1988

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