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Value centric selling for service and sales teams: Communicating client benefits for lasting impact

Join us on the latest edition of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, as Jen Suzuki shares game-changing sales strategies designed to empower both sales and service teams. In this exclusive CBT News interview, Suzuki dives deep into the importance of value-based selling, offering actionable insights to help dealerships build long-term customer loyalty and drive profits.

Key Takeaways

1. Jen Suzuki emphasizes the necessity of integrating value-based selling into both sales and service departments. She stresses that every customer interaction should convey clear, compelling value to foster loyalty and repeat business.

2. Suzuki identifies four critical types of value to focus on: 

  • You: Personal value and trustworthiness of the salesperson.
  • Dealership: Reputation and unique selling points of the dealership.
  • Dealership Experience: Overall customer experience, including modern retail tools and convenience.
  • Brand: Distinctive features and benefits of the car brand.

3. Building personal relationships with customers is crucial. Jen advises sales and service teams to present themselves as reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience.

4. Clear, benefit-focused communication is key. Jen highlights the importance of explaining services and products in terms customers understand, emphasizing benefits rather than just features or costs.

5. Service advisors should communicate in a way that demystifies technical terms and highlights the benefits of maintenance and repairs. This approach helps customers see the value and necessity of the services, leading to greater trust and loyalty.

"You want to be a top performer? Here's the thing: you gotta understand how to sell value in everything you do. Every word you drop, every statement you make, every question you ask has to be for something, and it has always benefited our customers." – Jen Suzuki

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