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SALES PRINCIPLES
Unit 2 Quiz
Question | Answer |
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Which of the following distorts communication between the buyer and the seller? | Noise |
From a communications model perspective, the salesperson in a sales call is the: | Source |
The Top-Flite salesperson calls on a sports equipment retailer to sell him the company's new line of golf balls specifically designed for women golfers. From a communications model perspective, the retailer is the | Receiver |
Reaction to the communication as transmitted to the sender is known as: | Feedback |
Identify the correct statement about the KISS rule as it applies to salespeople. | Maintain a simple presentation style |
As James begins to discuss product prices, he notices his prospect has folded his arms across his chest, clenched his hands, and avoided eye contact. James has received _______ signals. | disagreement |
According to the text, which of the following is a true statement regarding business attire? | A salesperson's wardrobe plays a significant factor in sales success. |
Assume that you are a male salesperson. What advice does the text give you about the length of your hair? | Use hair styling products to maintain a stylish appearance. |
_______ refers to the gathering information and uncovering customer needs by using one or more questions. | Probing |
When you call on a prospect, your words, visual materials, and your body language are all used to communicate with your prospect. These are called: | Mediums |
Which of the following is most likely an example of a trade sales promotion? | Premiums and coupons are directed at consumers. |
Which of the following is a one-time price reduction the manufacturer passes on to channel members or directly to customers? | Consumer discounts |
When communicating with e-mail messages, you should never: | Use capital letters |
A veterinarian ran a local newspaper advertisement announcing it was the exclusive distributor of Hill brand gourmet pet food. The Hill salesperson reimbursed the veterinarian for the media cost. This is an example of _____ advertising. | Co-op |
Which of the following would most likely include a trial sample or request consumers to complete a questionnaire to receive a free product sample? | Direct-mail advertising |
_______ is the standard amount charged to customers for a product. | List price |
A product is priced FOB destination, which means: | the seller pays the shipping costs. |
A New York-based retailer purchases picnic hampers for $75,000 on November 1 and is given a cash discount of 3/10 net 30. If the invoice is paid on November 6, the retailer will: | receive a cash discount of $2,250. |
The only time a salesperson should use a speakerphone in an office setting is when he or she is: | participating in a conference call. |
The company uses a variety of promotions to make prospects aware of the company's products. Clearwater Hampers spends money on advertising for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to: | educate customers about the company's picnic hampers. |
When Robert walks around a prospect's desk to give them a hug, Robert is most likely guilty of: | space invasion. |
"Can you really create culturally-sensitive baskets that will not offend any of our customers?" the CEO asked after listening to Austin's sales presentation. The CEO's question is an example of: | decoding. |
Which of the following is the LEAST likely communication method for building long-term relationships based on the Core Principles of Professional Selling? | Becoming multi-lingual |
Empathy is defined as the: | ability to identify and understand the other person's feelings, ideas, and situation. |
Salespeople have described the event planner as a(n) _______ because her personality type's strength is her spontaneity, persuasive powers, and loyalty. | feeler |
If Austin were to describe each basket style and each potential product in detail during his sales presentation, he would be guilty of: | breaking the KISS rule. |
Testimonials from satisfied customers would be one way that Austin could establish: | credibility. |
"What do you like best about the competitor's washing machines?" "Do you think you have ever paid too much for a new washer?" "Are you happy with how well your current washer cleans your clothes?" The salesperson, in this case, has used: | encoding questions. |
A distance of up to two feet, or about arm's length, around an individual is defined as: | controlled space. |