“My budget is frozen.”
“We’re not spending right now. Check back with me in three to six months.”
Do these B2B sales objections of budget and timing sound familiar? Before the current pandemic, they were two of the most common phrases heard by sales reps, sales development reps, and business development reps. And now, in these uncertain times, they’re stated even more as companies are being charged to do more with less and have decided they’re not spending until they see how the economy is in a few months. So, how can you, as a sales manager, help your sales team even begin to respond to these objections? Read on to learn what to say when you hear a budget or timing (or both!) objection.
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