WIFT: "What's In It For Them"?
When most consumers go out to shop, they have a particular product in mind. For example, they might not know what brand they want, but they know that they need a washing machine. Some salespeople see that the customer needs a new machine, but they do not ask the right questions. Instead, they try to sell the most expensive product that the store has, but this can only lead to trouble.
A customer’s needs should be the first thing that you find out as a sales person. From there the most important question you can ask when trying to sell a particular product is, “What’s in it for them?” Why would this particular brand be the best option for the consumer? Use the product’s features, attributes and benefits to provide a response
Once you’ve provided the detailed information and made sure that the customer’s needs were met, you can give yourself a pat on the back because you’re about to see your sales progress.
