{"id":41301,"date":"2023-05-23T13:39:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=41301"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:18:25","slug":"sales-scripts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Sales Scripts to Reshape The Future of Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You would have already made many<a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/cold-calling-tips\/\"> cold calls<\/a> with mixed results as a salesperson. Sometimes, it could be a simple personality clash with a new client. You may even have gotten some bad sales scripts that didn&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you may need help to get past gatekeepers and reach the actual decision-makers. Rejections can often be hard to handle too. Salespeople simply cannot afford to get discouraged by it.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/bp8dEi5rpVmCuKOgXy\/giphy.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/bp8dEi5rpVmCuKOgXy\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"sales rep frustrated\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>via <a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/bp8dEi5rpVmCuKOgXy\/giphy.gif\">Giphy<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the pandemic in 2020, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-process\/\">sales process<\/a> has become virtual more than ever before, posing new challenges for even the most seasoned sales reps.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41326\" style=\"width: 844px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal.jpeg\" alt=\"effectiveness of new sales model after 2020\" width=\"844\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal.jpeg 844w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal-300x260.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal-768x666.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salespandemicimagefinal-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/growth-marketing-and-sales\/our-insights\/these-eight-charts-show-how-covid-19-has-changed-b2b-sales-forever\">McKinsey &amp; Company<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling with any of these real challenges, then we hope this article is a helping hand.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this detailed article, we cover:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A detailed definition of a sales script&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>When you could use sales scripts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The many benefits of using a sales script&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>7 simple steps to create your own sales scripts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>12 sales scripts for inbound and outbound leads<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3 best practices to nail sales calls&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is what you were looking for, read on!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#What_Is_a_Sales_Script\" >What Is a Sales Script?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#How_and_When_Can_You_Use_Sales_Scripts\" >How and When Can You Use Sales Scripts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#How_Can_Sales_Scripts_Benefit_Your_Team\" >How Can Sales Scripts Benefit Your Team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#7_Simple_Steps_To_Create_Your_Own_Sales_Scripts\" >7 Simple Steps To Create Your Own Sales Scripts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#1_Learn_everything_possible_about_your_customers_and_target_audience\" >1. Learn everything possible about your customers and target audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#2_Narrow_your_focus_to_one_product_or_service_at_a_time\" >2. Narrow your focus to one product or service at a time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#3_Identify_customer_pain_points_and_highlight_the_products_value\" >3. Identify customer pain points and highlight the product&#8217;s value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#4_Start_with_a_friendly_introduction_and_ask_questions\" >4. Start with a friendly introduction and ask questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#5_Win_at_the_language_games\" >5. Win at the language games!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#6_End_your_script_with_a_call_to_action\" >6. End your script with a call to action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#7_Consider_implementing_%E2%80%98cognitive_selling_scripts_to_improve_this_process\" >7. Consider implementing \u2018cognitive selling scripts\u2019 to improve this process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#12_Sales_Scripts_To_Close_More_Deals\" >12 Sales Scripts To Close More Deals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#1_When_youre_introducing_the_company_and_products_on_a_cold_call\" >1. When you\u2019re introducing the company and products on a cold call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#2_When_you_want_to_move_past_a_gatekeeper\" >2. When you want to move past a gatekeeper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#3_When_youre_running_a_promotional_campaign_or_offering_discounts\" >3. When you\u2019re running a promotional campaign or offering discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#4_When_you_want_to_follow_up_with_a_lead\" >4. When you want to follow up with a lead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#5_When_youre_scheduling_an_appointment_or_a_demo\" >5. When you\u2019re scheduling an appointment or a demo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#6_When_you_need_to_follow_up_on_a_missed_appointment\" >6. When you need to follow up on a missed appointment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#7_When_a_mutual_contact_has_referred_a_friend_or_colleague\" >7. When a mutual contact has referred a friend or colleague<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#8_When_reaching_out_to_an_old_lead_after_a_long_time\" >8. When reaching out to an old lead after a long time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#9_When_you_want_to_ask_for_a_referral\" >9. When you want to ask for a referral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#10_When_your_goal_is_to_target_a_specific_role_in_a_company\" >10. When your goal is to target a specific role in a company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#11_When_your_follow-up_call_goes_to_voicemail\" >11. When your follow-up call goes to voicemail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#12_When_you_need_a_personalized_opener_to_connect_with_a_lead\" >12. When you need a personalized opener to connect with a lead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#3_Best_Practices_To_Nail_Every_Sales_Call\" >3 Best Practices To Nail Every Sales Call<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#1_Practice_active_listening_and_be_prepared_to_handle_objections\" >1. Practice active listening and be prepared to handle objections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#2_Focus_on_developing_your_relationship_with_the_lead_and_less_on\" >2. Focus on developing your relationship with the lead and less on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#selling\" >selling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#3_Remain_flexible_and_improvise_when_necessary\" >3. Remain flexible and improvise when necessary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-scripts\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Sales_Script\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>What Is a Sales Script?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sales reps and tele-callers are no strangers to sales scripts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A sales script is a set of pre-written dialogues, talking points, strategies, and conversation starters used by sales reps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been the victim of a bad sales script at some point in our lives. These calls are boring at best and extremely annoying at worst. But, a good sales script can help you warm up even the most recalcitrant of leads. That&#8217;s a huge difference, right?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41327\" style=\"width: 783px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal.jpeg\" alt=\"cold calling statistics for sales scripts \" width=\"783\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal.jpeg 783w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal-300x149.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal-768x383.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstatfinal-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: Limecall<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_and_When_Can_You_Use_Sales_Scripts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>How and When Can You Use Sales Scripts?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nobody will appreciate you for simply reading off a script. You&#8217;ll sound very robotic, rigid, and, quite frankly, inexperienced. So, don&#8217;t read your script verbatim to the prospect. No, this isn\u2019t what we\u2019re suggesting.<\/p>\n<p>A sales script can become a clear roadmap to get your conversation moving in a favorable direction. This doesn\u2019t mean that a deal is closed immediately. But if you move the needle an inch forward with each call &#8212; you&#8217;ll have a lot to celebrate at the end of the month.<\/p>\n<p>You can use sales scripts for a wide variety of situations that sales reps face daily. The more creative you can get with your scripts, the better your results will be.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Salesforce, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salestrail.io\/blog\/sales-call-statistics\">85% of customers are dissatisfied with their on-the-phone experience<\/a>! If you can nail this step, it will help you stand out from competitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41333\" style=\"width: 801px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final.jpeg\" alt=\"cold calling rules for sales scripts\" width=\"801\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final.jpeg 801w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final-300x262.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final-768x670.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallingstat2final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderjar.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\">FounderJar<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a word of caution, though. <strong>Having a bad sales script can hurt your company more than having no sales scripts<\/strong>. Let\u2019s see why it could be worth your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/cold-calling-tips\/\">Read also: Cold Call Script Templates and Tips To Help You Close More Deals<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Sales_Scripts_Benefit_Your_Team\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>How Can Sales Scripts Benefit Your Team?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about good sales scripts here. Here are the many ways a sales script can help your company and your sales team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A consistent customer experience:<\/strong> According to Salesforce, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salestrail.io\/blog\/sales-call-statistics\">92% of all customer interactions still happen over the phone<\/a>. With such a large number of calls, a good sales script can help you provide consistent customer experience across the board.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saves time and individual effort<\/strong>: According to studies, <a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/sales-statistics#cold-calling\">96% of sales reps give up after four attempts<\/a>. But <a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/sales-statistics#cold-calling\">60% of sales only happen after the sixth call<\/a>! Sales scripts will help your reps expect a level of rejection, especially when written into the sales script. Also, your sales reps won\u2019t have to spend hours noting down their talking points. Rather, it comes from a team effort. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Improves focus and simplicity:<\/strong> A good sales script will help you narrow down your major talking points. Especially if you\u2019re in B2B sales, there may be fifty features that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-needs\/\">solve customer pain points<\/a>. But, a sales script will help you narrow it down and customize it to the customer on call.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Consistent improvement:<\/strong> Once your reps use sales scripts, then it becomes to calculate the conversion rates. You can also troubleshoot what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not. This will allow you to make continuous improvements to your existing sales scripts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41329\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312.jpeg\" alt=\"Important cold calling statistics\" width=\"701\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312.jpeg 701w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/coldcallbenefitsfinal-e1684141669312-595x595.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/cold-calling-statistics\/\">Finances Online<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Simple_Steps_To_Create_Your_Own_Sales_Scripts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>7 Simple Steps To Create Your Own Sales Scripts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we give you some examples of good sales scripts, we want to empower you to write sales scripts yourself. It&#8217;s not rocket science, but it&#8217;s not easy either.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these seven simple steps to create stunning sales scripts that boost conversions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Learn_everything_possible_about_your_customers_and_target_audience\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. Learn everything possible about your customers and target audience<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step may sound a bit boring, but it\u2019s crucial nonetheless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to do your homework about your target audience, their interests, and their pain points. A customer relationship management (CRM) system like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a> would help you accomplish this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to surveys,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salestrail.io\/blog\/sales-call-statistics\"> 42% of sales reps feel they don\u2019t have enough information<\/a> before making a call. That\u2019s close to half of all sales reps! By getting only this first step right, you\u2019re setting yourself up to beat your competition. Here&#8217;s the data on the most popular ways to gather customer data among B2B companies \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41486\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audienceresearchfinal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audienceresearchfinal.jpeg\" alt=\"B2B customer data collection methods for sales script creation\" width=\"614\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audienceresearchfinal.jpeg 614w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audienceresearchfinal-300x230.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audienceresearchfinal-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: Econsultancy<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Narrow_your_focus_to_one_product_or_service_at_a_time\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2. Narrow your focus to one product or service at a time<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both B2C and B2B companies can take this advice to heart. Once you have your ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-profile\/\">customer profiles<\/a> (ICPs) and understand customer pain points, then it\u2019s time to conduct a product analysis.<\/p>\n<p>This has to be a team effort. Get the data on your top-selling products, popular features, and a clear value proposition. Your customer pain points can show you how your product might resolve them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24204\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24204\" style=\"width: 1370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sales-dashboard-screens.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24204 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sales-dashboard-screens.gif\" alt=\"EngageBay sales dashboard\" width=\"1370\" height=\"872\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>EngageBay sales dashboard<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also recommend analyzing the latest data on sales trends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-trends\/\">market trends<\/a>, market demand for your product niche, profitability, and competitor analysis. This will refine your talking points and hone in on top-performing products.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-call\/\">Read also: 6 Ways To Make Practically Every Sales Call Close<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Identify_customer_pain_points_and_highlight_the_products_value\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>3. Identify customer pain points and highlight the product&#8217;s value<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll understand the major customer pain points if you&#8217;ve done your research correctly. Think about it this way.<\/p>\n<p>If your customer had no pain point, why are they even talking to you?<\/p>\n<p>Even a simple keyword search can get you the most common pain points in your industry. But we also recommend conducting surveys and directly asking customers about their pain points. This is crucial because there&#8217;s a general mismatch between a brand&#8217;s perception of pain points and actual customer pain points.<\/p>\n<p>You can see this here \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41488\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final.jpeg\" alt=\"Customer pain points and brand beliefs\" width=\"1000\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final-768x422.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints1final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/industries\/retail-and-e-commerce-109336\">Marketing Charts<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are four kinds of pain points. Then, the most crucial action here is linking the benefits of your products to your customer pain points.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41489\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41489\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final.jpeg\" alt=\"Types of customer pain points for sales scripts\" width=\"898\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final.jpeg 898w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final-768x379.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/painpoints2final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deskxpand.com\/blog\/customer-pain-points-guide\/\">DeskXpand<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Start_with_a_friendly_introduction_and_ask_questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>4. Start with a friendly introduction and ask questions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First impressions do matter. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/introduction-email-templates\/\">good introduction<\/a> aims to hold the prospect\u2019s attention and give them context. So, begin with your name and the company you work for. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s an example: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHello, I\u2019m Jane from EngageBay. I\u2019m calling to check if you\u2019re still interested in an integrated marketing, sales, and customer service solution.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Follow this introduction with a question about the customer\u2019s major pain points. Here&#8217;s how: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been in touch with many industry leaders regarding inefficient analytics and reporting in CRM systems. Is this an issue you face as well?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">This way, you are seen as an experienced player offering genuine solutions. You want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/close-the-deal\/\">avoid being seen as a pushy salesperson<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Win_at_the_language_games\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>5. Win at the language games!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kind of language you use can make or break your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-call\/\">sales call<\/a>. No, we\u2019re not exaggerating.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammatical errors or poor sentence construction will prove damaging to your reputation. This is a no-brainer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s a lot more to this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oapub.org\/edu\/index.php\/ejel\/article\/view\/3480\/6116\">A team of researchers studied<\/a> real-life sales scripts from different companies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They identified six crucial aspects of language that lead to a higher conversion rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41490\" style=\"width: 935px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final.jpeg\" alt=\"Sales linguistic structures\" width=\"935\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final.jpeg 935w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final-300x154.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final-768x395.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saleslanguage1final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/oapub.org\/edu\/index.php\/ejel\/article\/view\/3480\/6116\">Journal Article<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each one of these components is equally important for a good sales script.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The researchers also found that \u2018suggestions\u2019 and \u2018silence\u2019 both allow a sales rep to gain the upper hand during a sales call<\/strong>. This means you need to strike a balance between the two.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silence indicates that the sales rep is an active and empathetic listener. It gets the prospect talking more, creating more inroads for you to solve their pain points.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a balanced use of statistics (facts) coupled with metaphors or a narrative. This way, you&#8217;re viewed as knowledgeable and relatable at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/elevator-pitch-examples\/\">Read also: 10 Elevator Pitch Examples to Convince Anyone in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_End_your_script_with_a_call_to_action\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>6. End your script with a call to action<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you end a call with no clear follow-up plan, it leaves the deal hanging. Persistence is key here.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is simple when you know the objective of your call. How?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re glad you asked. Your goal isn\u2019t a conversion for every call, right? Your goal could be as simple as scheduling a second sales call for the following week. So, end the call by making the next step clear.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another tip. Your point of view doesn\u2019t matter as much as your prospect\u2019s POV. What do we mean by this? Take a look at the following questions: <\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. \u201cIs this CRM solution something you would be interested in?\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. \u201cHow many people work in your sales and marketing teams? Do you think you could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-and-marketing-alignment\/\">achieve better alignment<\/a> with a shared dashboard?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The first question is like a pop quiz, right? It\u2019s easy to say no to that.<\/p>\n<p>But the second question is open-ended. If the prospect indicates that a shared dashboard might help, you have a chance to build a conversation on that point and schedule a follow-up call or a demo.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-call-recording\/\">Read also: How Sales Call Recording Helps Build an Effective Sales Team<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Consider_implementing_%E2%80%98cognitive_selling_scripts_to_improve_this_process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>7. Consider implementing \u2018cognitive selling scripts\u2019 to improve this process<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not a shocker to any of us that we must continually improve and streamline our sales script writing process. What if I told you there\u2019s an empirical way to do this?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018cognitive sales script\u2019 theory was first published in the &#8217;80s by a marketing professor named Thomas Leigh. It pretty much went unnoticed until recently. It started gaining popularity due to its simplicity and ease.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that there are few high-performing sales reps in every company. These reps repeatedly knock it out of the park. And they make it look really easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nobody, including researchers, is entirely sure why some sales reps are successful while others are not, given the same sales training modules.<\/strong> There are too many variables that make conducting controlled studies difficult.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cognitive selling script asks these high-performing reps to note down every tiny detail of their client interactions. This includes body language, facial cues, and silence as well. Here\u2019s a sample of what this would look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41491\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final.jpeg\" alt=\"Cognitive sales script example\" width=\"688\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cogsalesscripteg1final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: ATD<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to note every little cue, including mundane ones. Once you\u2019ve gathered several cognitive sales scripts from top performers and under-performers, a simple comparative analysis can help you discover hidden patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you agree with your lead, does this lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/powerful-call-to-action-phrases\/\">a better conversion rate<\/a>? Is there a common pattern of non-verbal cues in your winning sales pitches? How much silence is too much? Are there specific words that boost conversions?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wealth of data can also be incorporated into your sales training. Role-playing activities based on these patterns can help under-performers catch up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it, folks! If you follow these steps, you&#8217;re ready to create some powerful sales scripts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Sales_Scripts_To_Close_More_Deals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>12 Sales Scripts To Close More Deals<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 12 sales scripts for everyday tasks in a salesperson&#8217;s life. Feel free to copy, personalize, and use them when it is appropriate. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_youre_introducing_the_company_and_products_on_a_cold_call\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. When you\u2019re introducing the company and products on a cold call<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The introductory cold call can be more challenging than reaching out to an old lead. This outreach call lays the first step to guiding a lead down the sales funnel.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, a good impression can go a long way. So, show respect for your client\u2019s time. Grab their attention without being aggressive. Here\u2019s an example.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGood morning, [lead name]! I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. We at [company name] help SMBs enhance their social media content and scale quickly. After looking through your content on LinkedIn &#8212; which is very impactful &#8212; I have a couple of ideas to help improve your reach. Would have a minute to chat about this?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cWhen would be a good time to reach out to you?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cFirst, [insert strategy based on research]. This would help you [add value proposition]. Is this something you\u2019ve struggled with this year?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask more open-ended questions about pain points.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ending the call:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cI\u2019d love to send an email with all the ideas we\u2019ve covered. You\u2019ll get my contact info and an option to schedule a demo with my team. Could I ask you for your email address?\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cAmazing! Thanks so much for your time, despite your busy schedule. Have a great day!\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/cold-email-campaign-strategy\/\">cold outreach email<\/a> for a similar situation. Both are equally effective, so we wanted to leave you with one more option \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41492\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1.png\" alt=\"cold outreach email template\" width=\"819\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1.png 819w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/outreachimage1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadfeeder.com\/blog\/cold-email-templates-b2b\/\">Leadfeeder<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_you_want_to_move_past_a_gatekeeper\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2. When you want to move past a gatekeeper<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working around a gatekeeper is an under-appreciated art. A gatekeeper is a point of contact at a company whose goal is to filter out poor deals before it reaches a real decision-maker in the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNTE1YjViYTQxZTIzYzRhMTcwNDMwNDk0MTA5MWYzMzNmNTg2YTI2YSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc\/8abAbOrQ9rvLG\/giphy.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNTE1YjViYTQxZTIzYzRhMTcwNDMwNDk0MTA5MWYzMzNmNTg2YTI2YSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc\/8abAbOrQ9rvLG\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Gatekeeper gif\" width=\"400\" height=\"194\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>via <a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNTE1YjViYTQxZTIzYzRhMTcwNDMwNDk0MTA5MWYzMzNmNTg2YTI2YSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc\/8abAbOrQ9rvLG\/giphy.gif\">Giphy<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by treating this gatekeeper as an ally rather than an obstacle. Your goal here is to convince them about your value proposition. The gatekeeper needs to see that you bring a genuine value proposition to the table. They need to be sure you won\u2019t waste their time.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41494\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gatekeeper1final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gatekeeper1final.jpeg\" alt=\"understanding the gatekeeper\" width=\"683\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gatekeeper1final.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gatekeeper1final-300x213.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gatekeeper1final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/mikehalper\/ss-gatekeeper\">Mike Halper on Slideshare<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you could begin. Remember that you&#8217;ll see more objections raised by a gatekeeper. Don&#8217;t blame them; it&#8217;s just their job. So, be mentally prepared to handle this before starting your call.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [gatekeeper name]. I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. Thanks for connecting with me again!&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gatekeeper:<\/strong> &#8220;Okay, what is this call about?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sales rep:<\/strong> &#8220;Since our last call, we\u2019ve run some analytics on your company website. My team is confident that we can lower your website bounce rate by 20-35% in the first quarter. I\u2019d also like to connect with [decision maker name] over this. Is there a way you could make this happen?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gatekeeper:<\/strong> &#8220;Oh, they don\u2019t take sales calls.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sales rep:<\/strong> &#8220;I completely understand. At this stage, we\u2019re just trying to see if your company would be a good fit for us. That\u2019s why I wanted to talk to [decision maker] to understand your company\u2019s needs better.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask for a follow-up call or email.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Sure, that\u2019s great! Looking forward to it.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_youre_running_a_promotional_campaign_or_offering_discounts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>3. When you\u2019re running a promotional campaign or offering discounts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario, you\u2019ve already connected with this lead before. You now want to offer them a limited-time discount after warming the prospect for some time. You can also re-purpose this template for a personalized offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHello! This is [agent name] from [company name]. We spoke last on [date] when you [purchased our product\/showed interest in our product].&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m calling to let you know that we\u2019ve launched [a seasonal sale]. I wanted to give you a chance to benefit from it before we roll it to other prospects through our website and newsletter. For the next two weeks, you can get the [product name] solution for 50% off the price. Do you have a moment to chat about this?\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cSure! Our offer is only valid till the 31st, though. So would there be a better time to connect?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> &#8220;Thanks for your time!&#8221; [Highlight value proposition and explain how your product can help in achieving their goals]. Then say: &#8220;<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, I get that you\u2019d need more time to decide. So, I\u2019ll just email you all the points we\u2019ve covered. You can just click on the link to purchase the product.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_you_want_to_follow_up_with_a_lead\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>4. When you want to follow up with a lead<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this sales script when you want to follow up with a lead. Perhaps they were busy and asked you to call back. Or, you could have missed their call.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re the one who missed a lead\u2019s call, begin by apologizing for missing the call. Re-affirm your interest in working with them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that your prospect is already familiar with your company at this stage. If your call is scheduled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/meeting-reminder-email-templates\/\">send them an email reminder<\/a> with an option to reschedule. This will help you avoid catching them at the wrong time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you could begin this call.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [prospect name]. I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. We spoke on [day\/date], and I\u2019m reaching out about our product [product name], as requested. Is it still a good time to talk?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reschedule the call&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;I&#8217;m sure you can recall that my company helps [role\/designation] like you achieve [result]. Do you have any concerns regarding our platform or any worries about implementation for your company?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> State your value proposition and begin addressing pain points.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &#8220;Ah, yes! Many of our clients have similar concerns. Here\u2019s how we help them&#8221; [talk about your solution] <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ask more questions about their concerns and pain points.&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ending the call:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Thanks for your time, [prospect name]. If you or your team have any further questions, I\u2019ll be happy to address them to help you find the best resolution. I\u2019m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Have a great day ahead!&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/outreach-email\/\">outreach email<\/a> template for the same situation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41500\" style=\"width: 777px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final.jpeg\" alt=\"Lead follow up email template\" width=\"777\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final.jpeg 777w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final-300x254.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final-768x651.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/followupemail2final-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sloovi.com\/blog\/sales-follow-up-email\/\">Sloovi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_When_youre_scheduling_an_appointment_or_a_demo\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>5. When you\u2019re scheduling an appointment or a demo<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat each prospect with extra care once you\u2019ve reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-pipeline-vs-sales-funnel\/\">this sales funnel stage<\/a>. When your prospect has an excellent customer experience with you, they\u2019re likely to convert.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you thought an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/crm\/appointment-scheduling-software\">appointment scheduling call<\/a> wasn\u2019t that big a deal, you\u2019d be wrong. Here\u2019s a template for you. Start by introducing yourself and your company first.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [prospect name]. Would you have a minute to talk about your experience with the free version of [product name]? I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts on it.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If they say no:<\/strong> &#8220;Sure, could I reconnect with you at a better time?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If they say yes:<\/strong> &#8220;Thank you! What did you love\/dislike about the product?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them share their experience. Then say, &#8220;<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks so much! You mentioned that [talk about the customer&#8217;s pain point]. The good news is, we\u2019ll be able to help with this issue. And, I\u2019d also like to recommend a couple of other features that I think you&#8217;ll find very helpful. Would you have time this week for a 30-minute demo call? It\u2019s entirely free, of course.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a great email example from Reddit&#8217;s marketing team. It&#8217;s a no-nonsense way to get more prospects into your demo room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41528\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398.jpeg\" alt=\"Email template to schedule a demo or appointment\" width=\"780\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398-300x160.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398-768x409.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/leadfollowupemailfinal-e1684320639398-595x317.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: Reddit marketing email<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_you_need_to_follow_up_on_a_missed_appointment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>6. When you need to follow up on a missed appointment<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if a prospect ends up ghosting you and misses an appointment? It\u2019s a fairly common scenario. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking to your no-show prospects, your goal is to reschedule and get the deal back on track.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a prospect doesn\u2019t show up multiple times, be realistic and move on. Especially if they&#8217;ve missed an appointment three or more times, it&#8217;s a clear indication that they lack interest. In this scenario, use this sales script.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHello [prospect name]. I hope you&#8217;re well. We had scheduled a demo on [date and time]. We\u2019ve already rescheduled this meeting x times. I understand how busy you might be at the moment too. Would it be better to shelve this conversation for now? We can always reconnect when it&#8217;s a good time for you.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you get a straight answer from your prospect. If they&#8217;re interested, they&#8217;ll let you know that they&#8217;d like to reschedule.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to have a friendly and even tone, even if you don\u2019t feel that way deep down. After all, you won\u2019t achieve your goals by guilt-tripping prospects. Here&#8217;s a sales call template for following up after one missed appointment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [prospect name]. Is this a good time for a super-quick chat? I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. It won&#8217;t take more than 60 seconds.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Proceed if they say yes.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;So, it appears we had an appointment yesterday at [time] for a 30-minute demo. We were sorry to have missed you, but I understand how busy your schedule can get. Would you like to reschedule it for a more convenient time?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_a_mutual_contact_has_referred_a_friend_or_colleague\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>7. When a mutual contact has referred a friend or colleague<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re starting on the right foot when you get a new lead through a referral. The prospect is likely to trust you if someone they respect has recommended you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about your mutual contact is a great icebreaker. What\u2019s more, you\u2019re starting the conversation with the knowledge that they\u2019re looking for solutions you have. Here\u2019s how you can ace this call.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sales rep:<\/strong> &#8220;Hello! Is this [prospect name]?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prospect:<\/strong> &#8220;Yes. What is this about?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sales rep [Option A]:<\/strong> &#8220;Well, I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We haven\u2019t had a chance to meet yet, but [mutual contact\u2019s name] suggested I reach out to you. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I worked with [mutual contact] to implement a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">CRM system<\/a> and they suggested you might be looking for something similar. Is this true?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>OR&nbsp;<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sales rep [Option B]:<\/strong> &#8220;I recently spoke to [mutual contact\u2019s name] regarding implementing a new CRM system. Are you looking to implement a similar system at your company?&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to touch base to find out more about your needs and how we might work together. Are you struggling with [pain point]?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_When_reaching_out_to_an_old_lead_after_a_long_time\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>8. When reaching out to an old lead after a long time<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We aren&#8217;t in touch with every lead all the time. There will be ebbs and flows in this process. In this scenario, you haven&#8217;t contacted this lead in a few months.<\/p>\n<p>However, you want to contact them to tell them about an offer. Or it could be any other reason, like explaining your new features or new updates. Here&#8217;s an easy sales script template for this situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [prospect name]! I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. You and I haven&#8217;t spoken in a while and I want to make an offer. Do you have a minute to spare?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try to reschedule&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Thank you! As you know, we help [designation\/persona] like you create superior product experiences. Would you like me to create a product experience for [product name\/company name]? I will put together a proof of concept for you to evaluate, no strings attached.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But what if they can&#8217;t take your call? How do you say the same thing in an email? According to the Head of Acquisitions at Prospect.io, the following is a stand-out email template for getting leads to book a demo.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41529\" style=\"width: 1025px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal.jpeg\" alt=\"outreach email template\" width=\"1025\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal-768x447.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/reachoutemailfinal-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutshell.com\/blog\/b2b-cold-email-templates\">Nutshell<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_When_you_want_to_ask_for_a_referral\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>9. When you want to ask for a referral<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referrals are one of the most cost-effective ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/b2b-sales-leads\/\">generate new leads<\/a>. However, we don\u2019t recommend requesting referrals from just any client.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A happy client is the best brand ambassador. And people trust what their friends and family have to say way more than salespeople, anyway. Here\u2019s how you could ask for a quick referral.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [customer name]. I\u2019m [agent name] calling from [company name]. I\u2019m hoping you have a second to talk about your experience with [product name]. I promise it won\u2019t take long.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, on a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with our product?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Proceed only if the customer gives a rating of 8 or above.&nbsp;<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Thank you! It made my day to know that you\u2019re finding value in our product. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve recently launched a referral program. When you refer a friend or colleague, you get [specify rewards]. And, your referral gets [specify reward].&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re trying to create more win-win situations for our loyal customers. Do you have anyone in mind who could also benefit from our product?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say no:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask them if you can send them an email. They can simply click the button to refer someone in the future if they change their mind.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If they say yes:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;That\u2019s wonderful! If it\u2019s okay with you, do you mind giving me their contact information so that I can speak to them?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_When_your_goal_is_to_target_a_specific_role_in_a_company\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>10. When your goal is to target a specific role in a company<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, each team in your company has a different set of pain points and goals. Sure, these goals do tie in with your overall company goals. But let\u2019s not pretend that every role will be interested in what you\u2019re selling unless you can sell it from their point of view.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, marketers typically work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-qualified-leads\/\">generating leads<\/a> at the top of the funnel. The sales team aims to convert the maximum number of sales-qualified leads they get from the marketing team.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to pitch your call when you want to appeal to one specific role.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello [prospect name]. I\u2019m [agent name] from [company name]. I\u2019m calling to give you early access to our new content analytics add-on tool.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a content manager, it can get tricky to balance creative freedom with strategic alignment and measuring the right KPIs. This AI-powered analytics tool will help you do just this. Is this something you would be interested in?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_When_your_follow-up_call_goes_to_voicemail\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>11. When your follow-up call goes to voicemail<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times, your calls could to voicemail if the prospect isn\u2019t available to take your call. Does this mean you abandon your call and try again another day? No.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving a brief voicemail message is a great opportunity to take the deal forward. And it\u2019s one you know you shouldn\u2019t ignore.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hello, [prospect name]. I\u2019m [agent name] calling on behalf of [company name]. We spoke last on [day\/date] about how our [specify product niche] could help your company [generate a result]. I\u2019d love to connect with you to know more about your needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get the time, you can always ring me at [phone number]. Talk to you soon, and have a great day!&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_When_you_need_a_personalized_opener_to_connect_with_a_lead\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">12. When you need a personalized opener to connect with a lead<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researching your lead can help you create a hyper-personalized opener that speaks directly to your prospect\u2019s experiences.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small dive into your prospect\u2019s LinkedIn account can give you insight into your opening line. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by introducing yourself and your company as usual. Then, choose from some of these personalized openers.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. &#8220;Hello [prospect name]. I\u2019m calling because I recently had the chance to help [competitor name 1] and [competitor name 2] with [resolving a particular pain point]. We achieved [specify a result]. Is this something you\u2019d also like to resolve?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. &#8220;Hello [prospect name]. I recently had a chance to watch a [webinar, video, reel] that you hosted\/created about [topic].<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I loved it. Do you have a moment to chat about how we might work together to improve your reach?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. &#8220;Hello [prospect name]. I saw on your LinkedIn that you went to [university name]. We recently worked with [mutual contact\u2019s name] from the batch of [insert year], and they pointed me to your profile. Do you have a minute to chat about your current role and how our [mention product niche] can help you?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>That&#8217;s a wrap on our sales scripts you can use. Remember to personalize each one before using it. And remain conversational. The key is to take the customer through your conversation as if you&#8217;re thinking of all this for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-meeting\/\">Read also: A Productive Sales Meeting in 30 Minutes? Here&#8217;s How!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Best_Practices_To_Nail_Every_Sales_Call\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>3 Best Practices To Nail Every Sales Call<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are so many aspects to consider before every sales call. You&#8217;ve got to polish up your language, personalize the message, and handle several objections. Here are just three best practices you can follow to make it easier on you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Practice_active_listening_and_be_prepared_to_handle_objections\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. Practice active listening and be prepared to handle objections<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kevinkruse\/2012\/11\/28\/zig-ziglar-10-quotes-that-can-change-your-life\/?sh=5e0f7d7e26a0\">Zig Ziglar once said<\/a>, &#8220;You will get all you want in life if you help other people get what they want.&#8221; This is true for both sales and life.<\/p>\n<p>To give prospects what they want, you need to be able to listen actively. You already do this, even if you&#8217;re not sure you do \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can improve your active listening skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintaining eye contact, but not too much<\/li>\n<li>Being aware of your body language and facial cues<\/li>\n<li>Repeat or rephrase what the prospect said to show understanding<\/li>\n<li>Asking enough questions to clarify<\/li>\n<li>Avoid interrupting the prospect<\/li>\n<li>Be fully present and give them your full attention<\/li>\n<li>Avoid mentally rehearsing your next line when they speak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with any valuable skill, active listening skills can be improved over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Focus_on_developing_your_relationship_with_the_lead_and_less_on\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2. Focus on developing your relationship with the lead and less on<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"selling\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>selling<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41571\" style=\"width: 1204px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal.jpeg\" alt=\"Customer relationship in sales \" width=\"1204\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal.jpeg 1204w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal-300x107.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal-1024x365.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal-768x274.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/salesforcestatfinal-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1204px) 100vw, 1204px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/sales-statistics#fun-facts\">Zety<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re not suggesting this idea without evidence to back it up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/08853134.1992.10753925\">A recent study on behavioral marketing<\/a> conclusively proved one fundamental difference between the approach of a high-performer and an under-performer.<\/p>\n<p>What was this one differentiator?<\/p>\n<p>They found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/08853134.1992.10753925\">high-performing sales reps first work to establish trust<\/a> with their prospect before anything else. Sales reps who invested time to find out more information about their prospects before reciprocating with their own information performed better. This ties in with the Salesforce study above.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, they noticed that most underperforming sales reps led with information about themselves. So, avoid this mistake at all costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Remain_flexible_and_improvise_when_necessary\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>3. Remain flexible and improvise when necessary<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Selling is an emotional and intellectual enterprise. If you sound robotic, nobody is going to be interested. Trust me.<\/p>\n<p>People want and crave authenticity. Think of your favorite actor. Do they sound like they&#8217;re reading a script? Or do they make their lines look spontaneous and natural?<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/R3iDw0Me2Yw48\/giphy.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/R3iDw0Me2Yw48\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"authenticity in a sales script example\" width=\"370\" height=\"222\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>via <a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/R3iDw0Me2Yw48\/giphy.gif\">Giphy<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the same time, you don&#8217;t want to appear desperate or push the prospect too hard. So, practice your scripts in front of a mirror, as any actor would.&nbsp; We can&#8217;t all be Oscar winners, but we can close more deals!<\/p>\n<p>Then, have your talking points ready, but stick loosely to your script. If the situation calls for it, feel free to ditch the script, but don&#8217;t forget your talking points!<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, an improvised one-liner can end up working wonders more than any sales script could. This is better than ignoring your prospect&#8217;s concerns to stick to your script.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">this free CRM solution<\/a> and see how efficient your sales process can be<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Wrap Up<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, a <a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/sales-statistics#cold-calling\">salesperson makes over 33 cold calls every day<\/a>! And the average salesperson generates one appointment after 209 cold calls. Hats off to your persistence and determination.<\/p>\n<p>We hope these sales scripts make your life easier. 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