If you need to train some new sales staff or update your existing staff with new strategies and information, design a curriculum that will get everyone excited to get out and close deals. Check out sales training ideas that will leave everyone feeling prepared and motivated to do their best.
Corporate meetings and events aren’t limited to the conference rooms of local hotels or convention centers. There’s a whole world of other venue options to explore, and Peerspace will be your guide. It’s the online event venue booking marketplace that allows you to host an event of virtually any kind, anywhere. Cafes, lofts, museums, art galleries, and bars —you can rent each of these spaces and more on Peerspace. So whether your team comprises five or 50 people, you can find the ideal spot for your next corporate event. Now, let’s get on to our sales training ideas.
1. Host the training in an exciting Peerspace venue
First things first: sometimes, a change in scenery can help spark creativity. Try switching up your next sales training by getting out of the office. On Peerspace, you can find a venue with the A/V capabilities and space you need to host your next training. All venues have their own dedicated listing page that includes a full list of amenities as well as photos, upfront pricing, and reviews from past renters. Keep in mind that your venue’s host is also available to recommend trusted vendors and arrange for catering, furniture rentals, and more.
Throughout this article, we’ll share photos and links to real Peerspace venues that we think would make fabulous training spaces, so check them out. Make your sales training ideas come to life in a new environment!
2. Train your team in the art of the elevator pitch
This classic sales training tool is a tried-and-true method. Can your employees explain who your company is and what you do in a compelling 30-second speech that leaves a potential customer curious to learn more? Elevator pitches don’t always follow the same formula, but any good speech should contain the “who,” the “what,” and the value proposition. Some pitches begin with a question that serves as a “hook.” That question can reveal a customer pain point your company addresses.
Other pitches can simply be a story about a previous customer that might resonate with the audience. You can train your staff in the art of crafting the perfect elevator pitch by assigning them either real or hypothetical companies and/or products, then dividing them into pairs so that each employee can take turns being the salesperson and the potential customer. After making some tweaks to their original pitches, ask everyone to share their pitch with the entire team for more feedback.
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