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21 Core Competencies of Successful Salespeople

Enhancing one's Sales Competencies is the most effective way to change behavior and get significant increases in sales results. Unfortunately it is the most overlooked exercise in growing a sales team. Skills can be learned in 30 to 45 days. Habits usually take from 60 to 90 days to become ingrained properly. Beliefs take 1 to 1 1/2 years to properly take hold. When beliefs are not firmly entrenched the sales person will always revert back to the comfortable, the quick and easy thus losing their sales effectiveness. Members of sales teams must focus on mastering these competencies and the underlying behaviors in order to truly maximize the potential of the DNA Selling Process.

21 Core Competencies of Successful Salespeople
	Success Elements		Sales Competencies	Attributes / Behaviors
I	Destination & Compass	1	Has Written Goals	Clear Specific Realistic/Attainable Measurable Compelling Is committed to them Has internalized them
		2	Follows Written Goals Plan	Knows what must be done and why Has developed action plans Follows action plan Has determined possible obstacles Has a plan to deal with the obstacles Has check points Debriefs daily
II	Outlook	3	Has Positive Outlook	About Self About company About Marketplace About Learning Growing About value of what they have to offer About value of what company has to offer
		4	Take Responsibility (No Excuses)	Doesn't externalize (doesn't blame others, company, prospect, their past, etc.) Knows it's up to them Knows the only things they can control are their activity and behavior It's OK to "fail" Doesn't play psychological games like: if it weren't for you, ain't it awful, yes but, kick me etc... Does the behavior they need to do at the appropriate times Learns from inappropriate behavior Accepts Doesn't rationalize
		5	Strong Self Confidence (No Excuses)	High self image Is not effected by what others think Understands that getting a "no" is a good thing Doesn't take a "no" as failure Learns from each behavior they perform Realizes that there is a lot to learn and it's ok not to be perfect Understands that "role" failure is a way to grow and does not effect how they should feel about themselves
III	Record Collect	6	Supportive Beliefs	About Self Okay to hear no Okay to fail Okay not to get approval Okay if I upset someone Calls at the right levels Knows she/he has "rights". Has a self-image of 10 (on a scale of 1-10)
IV	Bravery	7	Controls Emotions	Controls emotions Is not lost for words Doesn't take things personally Knows what to say or do at the appropriate time Is a "third party" at the event Is prepared for whatever the prospect does Doesn't panic Doesn't become excitable Doesn't strategize "on the fly" Stays in the moment Doesn't over analyze
		8	Doesn't Need Approval	Will ask the tough questions Will go for "no" Will bring things to closure Won't accept wishy-washy statements Will confront Gets good "up-front mutual agreements" Gets "personal needs" met outside sales Deals with stalls and put-offs
		9	Recovers from Rejection	Doesn't affect their self-image OK with "no" Understands that they aren't being rejected personally Willing to put themselves in "high risk" scenarios Puts last episode quickly behind them Probes for alternatives Offers options
		10	Comfortable Talking About Money	Able to bring it up in interview Brings it up timely Knows what prospect will invest before they present solution Knows and believes how important margins and profitability are for an account
		11	Supportive Buy Cycle	Make quick decisions about personal purchases when they find what they want Establishes goals for what they want Doesn't care much about price when they buy For a major purchase (other than a car) they usually shop only one store A major purchase is usually over $1000 Usually doesn't do research for a major purchase A major purchase usually takes less than a day
V	Exercise	12	Consistent, Effective Prospecting	Knows how many calls they have to make daily Makes the agreed upon calls Is on track number of calls wise Debriefs call daily Learns "lessons" from each call Is proactive at getting referrals (has a plan)
VI	Style	13	Reaches Decision Maker	Goes for the top Gets past gatekeeper Able to talk the decision maker's language Is comfortable talking to tough decision-makers Is not intimidated by them Gets their attention Gets appointments
		14	Effective Listening/Questioning	Helps salespeople do the talking Knows what questions to ask Asks lots of How and Why questions Knows why they are asking them Knows the "pains" your company can solve Doesn't get emotionally involved
		15	Early Bonding & Rapport	Helps prospect to relax Gains comfort level They are relaxed themselves Knows when they don't have rapport Shares with prospects when they sense that they might be uncomfortable Deals with problems up-front Establishes good up-front mutual agreements Displays sincerity, trust, believability, warmth and trust
		16	Uncovering Actual Budgets	Is able to establish what prospect has in the budget Helps prospect discover what they are willing to invest Is able to help prospect quantify their "pains" Helps prospect find the money if they don't have it Helps prospect gain conviction that they must spend it or closes the file Is creative in helping prospect overcome their concerns about investing what it will take Is firm when it comes to money Sells vs. Negotiating
		17	Discovering Why Prospects Buy	Has taken the capabilities of the company and translated this information to questions that will elicit pain They understand their prospect's business and related pains Has internalized the "issue finding" questions Has internalized the "discovery and motivation" questions Helps prospect discover their own "pain" Is not afraid to ask the tough questions Doesn't solve problems before their time Helps prospect to "own" their pain Gets 3rd or 4th degree pain Makes sure there are compelling reasons to buy Gets prospect to quantify the pain Will attempt to "close the file" if there is no pain Gets to the business results and personal wins of the prospect Doesn't do "dog and pony shows"
		18	Qualifies Proposals & Quotes	Knows when to bail out Gets to all the key players Knows decision criteria Helps influence decision criteria Knows where he/she stands all the way Understands what it costs to play in the game Asks the "right questions" before they complete the quote Is willing to walk away Knows decision making process Knows for sure how well bases are covered with each buying influence Knows the time line for decision Knows the probability of sale Knows the probability of your company getting the deal Knows how they stand against the competition Has inside "white" knights (coaches, champions) in all their accounts Always knows what will happen next Good "Up-Front" contracts Deals with potential concerns, apprehensions and potential risks prospect may have Has qualified for money Doesn't have "happy ears"
		19	Gets Commitments and Decisions	Knows how to get a "monkey's paw" Has good "Up-Front" mutual agreements Gets yes or no decisions Doesn't "roll over" when they get a "no" Finds out the "conviction" level Is willing to hear "no" Always knows what will happen next
VII	Desire	20	Strong Desire for Success	Has goals Is "money" motivated Willing to take risks Has the incentive to perform tasks that may be uncomfortable Is self-motivated Undying urge to become the best
VIII	Commitment	21	Commitment - Doing What It Takes for Success	Is a winner Does what non-winners won't do Is willing to risk Will put themselves in "high risk" situations Willing to force a "no" from the prospect Unconditional even if: afraid, uncomfortable, or in disagreement over goal

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