Foundational Selling Skills

It’s no secret that scientifically minded
customers are hard to sell to. 

 

 

 

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Classes are held multiple times throughout the year, in the idyllic grounds of the Chesterford Research Park. We include lunch and refreshments throughout the day. 

They’re challenging, they’re sceptical, and with information at their fingertips, they’re more informed than ever before. Coupled with a highly competitive marketplace, where so much of the B2B buyer journey is handled without speaking to a sales rep, it can be difficult to begin navigating such a complex landscape.

Whether you’ve just entered your first sales role, you’ve started a brand new sales job or simply need a refresher, our tactical selling skills training will show you how to sell successfully in a complex marketplace and hit the ground running. 

What You Will Learn

 
 
Our Foundational Selling Skills program presents the foundations of good selling. From start to finish, we’ll show you how to execute an effective sales process. By the end of the program, you’ll know how to: 
Improve your conversion rate
 
from leads to sales by understanding how to apply a rigorous prospecting and qualification process. 
Get more face-to-face appointments
 
by refining your telephone skills & perfecting the art of objection handling.
Be less busy and more productive
 
by planning, prioritising and organising your time more effectively.  
Win more sales
 
by understanding how best to present your offer, introduce price & handle the price objection, and ultimately close the sale..

Who is it for?

 
 
 You should consider investing in the Foundational Selling Skills program if you or your team are commercial professionals involved in science and technology sales – such as sales reps, technical support and application scientists. 
 
This program is aimed at professionals who have just entered their first sales or sales support role, started a new sales-related job, have never received any professional sales, or simply need a refresher. 
 

 If you are an experienced sales professional seeking to build upon your professional selling skills then our advanced strategic selling skills program could be right for you. 

Why choose us?

 
 
Customers buy from people, not from companies. In fact, numerous studies have shown that a salesperson’s competence is the most important factor affecting the prospect’s decision to buy your products or services.
 
Not only will training keep your team’s sales skills and techniques sharp and up to date but it also shows your team that your invested in their development. What does this mean? More motivation, better performance, improved sales figures and higher employee retention rates!
 
If you’d like to talk through any of our training programs in more depth, we’d love to hear from you.

Programme Agenda

 

 

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WINN is a flexible approach designed for sales
professionals in complex markets.
 
 
We recognise that no two industries, companies, or sales interactions are the same, but most sales training courses follow rigid methodologies - WINN doesn’t. We deliver flexible, practical strategies that evolve with each and every sales interaction and reflect the real-world challenges of complex industries.
 
WINN is a complete, end-to-end framework - because sales success isn’t just about closing; it’s about building lasting partnerships and ensuring longevity.

Learn From The Best

 
 
Ever attended a commercial or sales training program but felt like the trainers don’t understand the nuances of your industry? Having had thriving careers in the science and technology industry, with decades in similar roles to you, as well as years of experience as successful sales coaches, you can be confident that our coaches know the ins and outs of your market.
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Steve Vaughan
 
As a director, Steve runs both the scheduled training courses and tailored training programs covering all aspects of sales and sales leadership. Steve also provides one-to-one coaching. 
 
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Jayne Green
 
As a sales trainer and coach, Jayne takes a holistic approach that isn’t just about transferring knowledge but aims to foster a growth mindset and enable people to continually develop long after training has finished.
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Christian Walter
 
Christian runs both the open program and in-house tailored training programs and delivers individual coaching and mentoring in both German and English.
 
 
 
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Pascal Le Floche
 
Pascal runs both the scheduled training courses and in-house tailored training programs while delivering complementary individual coaching and mentoring in both French and English.
 
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Jonathan Cooper
 
Back in 1998, Jonathan Cooper co-founded george james ltd. with business partner Neil Burns. Now, Jonathan’s primary focus is the delivery of sales and commercially focused training, leadership development and one-to-one coaching and mentoring programs. 
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Pru Layton
 
Pru has dedicated over a decade to training, coaching and mentoring individuals and teams in the science and technology sector. Currently, she runs both the scheduled training courses and in-house tailored training programs, as well as offers one-to-one coaching and mentoring.  
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Jonathan Slasinski
 
For 15+ years, Jonathan has sold everything from reagents to capital equipment for sequencing, single-cell, and spatial analysis. Now his focus is on building and delivering high-impact sales and leadership training, with a particular passion for emotional intelligence (EQ).
Don't just take our word for it
Here's what our customers say...

“Thank you very much for all of the training sessions since August! I received a lot of great feedback from our Sales Team members about all that they have taken away from the trainings. The role playing session was extremely helpful in coaching them to use all concepts earlier training sessions to the end: qualification - NAMTCR, how to develop relationship with KOL's, facing competition, handling objections (APIAC), and making great presentations. The team very much enjoyed everything, and appreciate that you made it fun! We are all much more equipped than before!"

 
Larry
Associate Director of Sales
 

"The course last week was excellent, really really great for me just a few months into this world of sales. I have already been using some of the things you taught us and I have my first solo visit to a client next week and will definitely be starting the meeting with TRA!"

 
Sarah
Technical Sales Manager
 

"Pru's Sales Leadership Programme is insightful, well structured, and there is a story to give the real-world context for every example. You come wanting to put everything into action, but the course helps you to channel your enthusiasm and energy into some achievable short and medium-term goals. All in all, an incredibly valuable experience." 

 
Phil
Research Sales Manager
 
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