PROPOSAL MASTERS:
5 Musts for a winning sales proposal
Seal every deal.
Create visually impressive and interactive proposals that stand out and prompt buyers to take action.
Qwilr.com
Sales today looks a whole lot different than it did 3 years ago!
- 96% of B2B sales teams have fully or partially shifted to remote selling (McKinsey)
- 70-80% of B2B decision-makers prefer virtual buying or digital self-service
- B2B virtual sales interactions will continue to rise over the next 5 years (Gartner)
The good news is...
Virtual selling has not intimidated buyers.
In fact, 1 out of 3 virtual buyers are willing to spend $500,000 or more!
BUT...
It also means your sales collateral and proposal have to capture buyer attention and stand out.
Which is why we're here!
Proposal Must #1: Personalization
- 1.Create a proposal within HubSpot using CRM data
- 2.Use Qwilr Tokens and an easy intake form to add personalization
Proposal Must #2: Visually Appealing
63% of buyers are influenced by the quality and customization of sales materials
Which example grabs your attention?
Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression!
Proposal Must #3: A Problem Statement
70% of buyers purchase to solve a problem
Discovery is a great time to gather information for your problem statement!
When you deeply understand your prospect's pain, you're better positioned to demonstrate how your solution solves their dilemma and earn their trust.
Proposal Must #4: A Clear Offer
Deals are won and lost with your offer - 58% of objections are related to price
Pricing negotiations are the brakes to closing a deal faster
Pricing is the most looked at section of your proposal and yet what's common?
You can add flair to your pricing presentation, too!
- 1.Interactive, configurable presentation: allows the buyer to select features and options
2. Tiered pricing: presenting packages; helpful for price-sensitive buyers
- 3.Add ons: incremental revenue and valuable services for the buyer!
Proposal Must #5: Call to Action
You've told your buyer what, why and how much, now tell them what to do next!
Best practices: a primary CTA (Sign & Accept)
Include a secondary CTA, if the buyer isn't ready to sign
- Your contact info
- Embed a calendar to book a future meeting
Summary takeaways
Your proposal is a reflection of your brand and speaks for you when you're not in the room. How you present yourself matters!
Design-driven brands outperform the competition consistently. 63% of buyers are influenced by the quality and customization of your proposal.
Communicate your offer clearly and make it easy for buyers to say "yes!"