Closing means daring to ask for the order. Many sales fail not for want of arguments, but because the salesperson never actually proposed closing.
A few techniques
- The direct close — « Shall we go ahead with this package? »
- The alternative close — « Would you prefer delivery on Tuesday or Thursday? »
- The summary close — recapping the benefits before proposing.
- Genuine urgency — a real offer, never a lie.
Watch for buying signals: the customer pictures themselves using the product, or asks about lead times or payment. That is the moment to close. Once you have asked the closing question, stay silent and let the customer answer.
Key takeaway: if you never ask, you never get. Watch for buying signals and clearly propose closing.