How to Build a Game-Changing Sales Pitch with April Dunford, Ambient Strategy at SaaStock USA 2024

Discover how to build a compelling sales pitch that resonates with customers, positioning your product as the best solution over the competition, with April Dunford's expert insights at SaaStock USA 2024.

Key takeaways
  • Sales people often like to showcase features, but customers want to know the value proposition.
  • Positioning is crucial, and sales needs to be involved in the process.
  • Start with market insight, and identify differentiation in the sales pitch.
  • Feature-based pitches are overwhelming, and customers cannot see the value.
  • Reps need to be trained on the value proposition and how to answer the question “Why pick us over the other guys?”
  • Sales enablement should be tracked using metrics such as time to first deal, time to make quota, and revenue.
  • The sales pitch should only change when the positioning changes.
  • Buying is hard, and customers want perspectives on the market, not just product features.
  • Quality, aesthetics, and space are key considerations when buying a toilet or a SaaS product.
  • Using a CMS or LMS can help with sales enablement and tracking.
  • Sales representatives should be trained by their best peers, not by managers or trainers.