Selling to C-level executives requires a different approach than typical sales. It involves targeting high-level value and ROI, getting their attention through influencers and new media, and making your case through clear problem/solution messaging focused on business outcomes. The document provides guidance on when C-suites are receptive to sales pitches, such as during strategic planning stages, and how to structure a value proposition to appeal to their interests in ROI and problem solving.
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Suite Selling
1. Selling @ReggyMortier
Reggy.mortier@Barco.com
In2 the Suite @Linkedin
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2. Selling in2 the Suite
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Why When How
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Why is selling in2 the Suite important 2 you
when does it make sense & when NOT !
You like challenges
Target set by your boss
Check in your KAM plan !
They are the real buyers
They are the up-selling path
Not, if you cant think of a reason
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Why is selling in2 the Suite different
& how
Discrete & short
Top level value selling
! Important Note ! Unforgiving
All else,
especially negative present
is the same !
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When to sell in2 Suite
when are they receptive 2 your call
@ Supplier Validation
@ Status Quo
@ Diagnosis
@ Requirements Formulation
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When to sell in2 Suite
what do they buy
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How 2 get 2 the Suite
In鍖uencers: peers, trustees & execs
Jason
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How 2 get 2 the Suite
B creative / B remarkable
2 pass the mail 鍖lter
2 pass the of鍖ce schedule
2 pass the time, ... together
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How 2 get 2 the Suite
New media = low threshold
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How to sell when in the Suite
How do they buy = business case approval
RoI / RoC
Problem / Solution
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How to sell when in the Suite
Example: Barco value prop in2 the C-Suite
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Because Then Easy
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