This is the sign that should hang on office doors and walls. Its counterpart (the No Soliciting sign) is hypocritical and stifles opportunity.
We get it. No one wants to be bothered with things they don’t need. But good salespeople don’t do that. (Contrary to the cliche… A great salesperson would never sell ice to Eskimos.)
We suggest removing the “No Soliciting” signs from your office walls and doors, and creating a specific block of time each day/ week/ month when salespeople are welcome to come in (or call in) for a 5-10 minute sales discussion.
Four possible benefits…
- You may find you need/ want the product or service they’re selling
- You might learn a better method of selling that you can use in your sales approach
- You could find your next sales superstar
- You create a little good sales karma in the world (remember… you sell something too)
Extra benefit: Those words (no soliciting) are nowhere near your sales team.
(Get a Soliciting Encouraged computer wallpaper. The sign above is something we made for our office window.)
Now go sell something.~>
Shannon Taylor says:
I love Ramond’s comment about smoking that is great!! I am a sales recruiter for ADP and that is the best comeback I have heard of all time!!!
Thanks for the laugh.
3 November 2009
Omar says:
The Greatest idea ever. i never patronize a businessthat has a no soliciting sign.
24 October 2009
Billy Self says:
Amen! I’m going to put that sign at the front of the building. I told our team about the idea and it was well received.
Nice job.
22 October 2009
Raymond Muro says:
When I go in a office and they say didn’t you read the sign? My response is ooh I don’t smoke!
1 October 2009
Chris Hutchinson says:
This should also be told to all the receptionist of every company. The lowest paid individuals in the company are often the first to tell you that we don’t need that product or service. Or we don’t accept sales calls here.
That is ridiculous if no on accepted sales calls the worlds economy would be completly dead and the receptionist wouldn’t be needed because there would be no way to pay her salary because her company couldn’t sell their product or service.
23 September 2009
Lawrence Rosenberg says:
Great attitude! Great idea! I take sales calls all the time and I enjoy doing so for many of the reasons you mentioned. Although it’s rare that I’m on the receiving end of a high quality sales call from a prepared, determined and motivated salesman (most retreat after the very first rejection), when I do get a powerful and enthusiastic presentation, my firm, my sales team and I are all the better for it. Even in a “recession,” my company, like most, is still ready and willing to purchase a product or service that can make a real difference, if only we’re approached by someone as determined and motivated as we are, someone who can rouse our interest, someone who can truly deliver the message. So, I’m with you, bring on the solicitors, bring on the salesmen, bring on the closers – we love ‘em!
Lawrence Rosenberg, author of “Chase the Championship: Kicking Ass, Taking Names and Becoming a Dealmaker – The Philosophy and Principles of a Sales Champion” http://www.chasethechampionship.com
19 September 2009
Johnny Roberts says:
Fantastic!
Thank you for the motivating and encouraging work you do here at JustSell!
15 September 2009