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Demonstrating software - how important is it?

7/8/2012

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How important is demonstrating the functionality of a given software tool in the sales process?
How important is the timing of the actual product demo?

I would argue that the demo is important, but is not as important as many less skilled sales/pre-sales personnel might have you believe.

Relationship building is paramount.  As is a deep understanding of the customer’s current situation/reality.  How (if at all) are they solving their current issue(s)?  How specifically will your offer differ?

In Demonstrating to Win!: The Indispensible Guide for Demonstrating Software, author Richard Riefstahl discusses the concept of “bridge building” – which means to clearly create and demonstrate what the new environment will look like post implementation.

Ease of use is always a key.  And the reason for this is that the prospect knows their current situation.  They may or may not like it very much, but at least it is a known entity.

I have seen many a salesperson rush too quickly into a product demo.  Many times this is due to poor selling acumen.  The salesperson either cannot articulate the overall value proposition or isn’t particularly adept at relationship building – or both.

A demo is important – if done at the correct time in the sales process and after gathering the needed information to convey the most appropriate message(s).
A custom demo is almost always the best.  Why?  Its more difficult for a Financial sector customer to understand how they will use the software when the demo they have just seen was originally constructed for the Manufacturing industry.
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