A great sales call isn’t about sticking to a rigid script — it’s about using a proven framework and making it your own. Through our work with frontline sales teams, we’ve identified eight essential behaviors that consistently lead to better conversations and stronger results. Share these with your team, and they’ll be ready to elevate their next call — and every one after that.
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Prepare with Purpose
Have a clear understanding of your customer and how to add value
- Research the customer – review the prospect’s company, industry pressures, and recent news.
- Outline key objectives – define what you want to achieve and makes sure it aligns with your prospect’s goals.
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Set the Agenda
Set expectations and tone for you and your customer
- Open with clear expectations – introduce yourself and the goals for the call.
- Gain agreement – ask for any additional topics and confirmation to move forward.
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Engage & Build Rapport
Set a positive tone and show you value the relationship
- Be personal & authentic – don’t jump straight into business, create a relaxed atmosphere first.
- Reference past interactions – highlight something specific you’ve learned from previous discussions or connect to their priorities to demonstrate you understand their needs.
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Uncover Needs
Ask questions to be able to understand them better
- Use targeted, open-ended questions – encourage the customer to share more details about their situation, challenges and goals.
- Actively listen & confirm understanding – pay close attention to them, paraphrase their answers back for confirmation, and ask clarifying questions if necessary.
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Tailor the Solution
Use knowledge about their needs to offer what’s right for them
- Directly tie the solution to their stated needs – use the insights gathered to position your solution as the answer to their challenges.
- Highlight benefits and outcomes – focus on the benefits, not product features, and outcomes that matter to them, like cost savings or improved performance.
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Handle Objections with Empathy
Be able to anticipate concerns and turn them into opportunities
- Invite feedback & address objections – ask for feedback proactively and respond calmly, using objections as opportunities to elaborate or clarify.
- Use empathy & data to reinforce value– acknowledge any concerns and use data, case studies or examples to demonstrate the proven value of your solution.
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Define Next Steps
Define next steps to give transparency into the process
- Summarize & restate key points – recap the main topics discussed on the call, emphasizing areas of agreement.
- Outline next steps– provide a plan for what comes next and confirm that meets with their expectations.
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Follow Up Relentlessly
Be prompt with next steps to show you’re acting with urgency
- Send a summary email– send a concise email recapping the main takeaways, owners, and next steps
- Maintain momentum – confirm the next meeting or action item to keep things moving.
By focusing on these eight essentials, your sales team can move beyond robotic sales pitches and start building real connections with prospects. When sellers combine structure with authenticity, they not only close more deals — they create lasting customer relationships. Encourage your team to practice, personalize, and refine these techniques, and you’ll set the stage for consistent, high-impact conversations that drive results.
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