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chris_n
West Midlands, United Kingdom

Rochelle, You need to write introduction letters to the relevant dept heads or Cheif Execs. The letter needs to be brief contain value propositions, preferably 4 or 5 in bullet points - easier to read and quicker. Customers operate on 'WIIFM' - Whats In It For Me - you have to give them a reason why they should see you and why they are missing out. Then call and make apt. Thats how we have to operate in the UK. Cold calling went out 20 years ago here. The trick is what companies to write to - do the research on likely target companies first.

All the front desk staff do then is sign you in - their real job!

If your competitors are not doing this and you are you will eat them alive! Good Luck, Hope this helps.

Modified 30 Nov 2007 09:28 AM
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bill_w
New York, United States

Hi Rochelle,
Yes gatekeepers in the industry can be tough to get by,and yes I
do have some ideas and suggestions.The first thing I recommend
that you do,is change your strategy as soon as is possible!When you make your living selling,you can't afford to spend too much time
with an approach that doesn't get you airborne.The best way to
change your strategy is to change your business thinking.By that
I mean,think outside rather than inside the box.If you approach
customer base building from a new perspective,you will succeed.
Rochelle,I do also have some more specific suggestions on how
to help break the logjam,and if you would like to e-mail me at
my business,I'll give you some more strategies for your "new game".
Best Regards,
Bill Williams-V.P.
Industrial Truck [url/email removed]

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Posted 30 Nov 2007 06:55 PM

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jon_a
Wisconsin, United States

Hello Rochelle,

If you really need to get in, just walk in the back door and ask for the person you want to see. It's important to look like you belong there. If you are just trying to find out a equipment they have, just look around until some one asks what you are doing. In your response, (make sure you know the name of the company next door) and tell them your looking for it. They will kindly tell you it's next door and be none the wiser.

Creativeness pays off.

Posted 6 Dec 2007 04:53 AM

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EasyM
South Carolina, United States

Show up early in the morning with doughnuts and samples of your best products. Go to the back door and start with shipping & receiving. Give them the doughnuts, play dumb, and ask for help. Works every time.

Posted 8 Feb 2008 00:36 AM

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roadrat
North Carolina, United States

GOOD answer there EasyM!

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Modified 26 Apr 2008 11:12 AM
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duodeluxe
New Hampshire, United States

If I were you, I would look up the nearest Sandler Sales Institute location and sign up. If you study, learn and practice their sales techniques, you will get through any door in any industry. It is exactly the opposite of how most forklift people "sell". No begging, no giving away and absolutely no capitulation is allowed. Sorry, but "doughnuts" is way old school and way too obvious.
One of their techniques would go like this:
Frank the forklift salesman: Mr. Customer how much are you spending a year in forklift maintenance?
Mr. Customer: I have no idea.
Frank: No really, how much do you think?
Mr. customer: I don't know.
Frank: Well, if you had to guess, roughly how much
Mr customer: Oh, I'd say maybe $75,000
Frank: HOW MUCH!!! WOW!! THAT"S HUGE!!!!---How come????

Now you got the customer talking and he'll start answering questions. Don't talk---- listen and ask questions.

It works-try it.

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Posted 16 Feb 2008 08:16 AM

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