CONSULTATIVE SELLING SKILLS TRAINING Buyers who are closed won't hear your message, no matter how good it is.
Every vendor teaches a better process. Other-Centered® Selling (OCS) teaches the part a process never reaches: whether the customer is open enough to be led at all.
Your sellers will learn to:
- Create receptivity before they present anything
- Run discovery that surfaces what the customer actually cares about
- Build value in the customer's terms instead of the product's
- Handle resistance without retreating
What Is a Consultative Selling Skills Training Program?
ASLAN's Other-Centered® Selling (OCS) program teaches sellers to create buyer receptivity before pitching a solution, then lead a five-step consultative conversation: Trusted Partner, Engage, Discover, Build Value, and Advance. Sellers who complete OCS become Trusted Partners, who outperform transactional sellers and relationship managers by 103%.
The Game Has Changed
ASLAN asked 499 B2B buyers and 441 B2B sellers what is actually happening in the conversation. The answers were blunt. 42% of buyers now depend less on sellers for the information they used to provide, and they close down long before a seller reaches the business problem.
Your reps lose the deal before the conversation starts. No amount of process training fixes a buyer who has already stopped listening.
2026 Buyer & Seller Insight Report, independent firm, double-blind, published June 2026.
You're trying to change how your team sells, and something isn't holding.
Experienced reps still struggle to lead a consultative conversation. Four patterns show up in almost every assessment we run.
Relationships stay shallow
Reps default to pitching and skip real discovery, so they never learn what the customer is actually trying to fix.
Product-first habits hold
The team knows the product cold and opens every call with it. Buyers who wanted a conversation about their own business tune out.
Value gets lost in translation
Reps struggle to connect what you sell to what the customer measures, so the business case never lands with the people who approve budget.
Resistance ends the conversation
When a call gets tense, reps retreat. The deal stalls there, and your managers hear about it in the forecast review.
What Makes OCS Different
Address Resistance
The hesitancy to sell is an elephant in the room that has to be addressed. We remove this barrier by reframing the role as one focused on service, as opposed to pushing a product.
Shift Mindset
The process begins and ends with an Other-Centered mindset, where sales revolves around uncovering customer needs, whether stated or unstated.
Create Value
When reps choose to serve, they can clearly see the difference between pushing a product, and proactively leading a customer to solutions that address specific needs or challenges.
Transform
Transformation is the goal. As reps become trusted advisors, everything changes. They stop reacting and start leading the conversation. Scripts get replaced with real recommendations rooted in the customer’s world. Instead of tiptoeing around the close, they confidently guide the buyer to the next step. And service isn’t just a box to check—it becomes the reason customers come back.
Improve Loyalty
When the service is the focus, everyone wins. Reps are happy, customers have their needs met, and relationships with customer loyalty improves.
What Makes OCS Different
OCS
The Impact of OCS
103% Trusted Partner advantage
Trusted Partners outperform transactional sellers and relationship managers by 103%. Closing that gap is what the program is built to do.
44% lift in seller performance
Other-Centered® Sellers outperform their peers by 44% overall. It is the number that defends the spend when your CSO asks what changed.
Buyers who open up
Reps learn to reduce a buyer's resistance before they solve the business problem, so discovery reaches what the customer actually cares about.
Change that holds past Q3
Manager coaching and reinforcement are built into the delivery model, so the behavior survives the gap between workshops.
Which roles do we serve?
Role-specific tracks sit inside the same method, so your whole team learns one system and nothing fragments across the org. ASLAN trains:
Sales Representative
Account Managers
Inside Sales
Sales Managers
Customer Success Managers
Sales Engineers
What Will Sellers Learn with OCS?
The OCS conversation runs in five steps. Each one has a job, and a rep can name where they are in any live deal.
Trusted Partner
Earn a seat at the table. The rep shifts the focus from selling to increasing receptivity, so the customer is willing to engage at all.
Engage
Break through the noise and agree on a discovery meeting. The message aligns to the decision maker's whiteboard: their problem, the disruptive truth, and your proprietary benefit.
Discover
Take the Trip®. A five-part roadmap (profile, point of view, pitfalls, preferences, players) reveals real needs, decision drivers, and what the customer is missing.
Build Value
Connect benefits to what the customer actually said, contrast what only you offer, and convince with the payoff they will experience. Logic plus emotion.
Advance
Commit to the best next event. Leaving without a commitment is easy. Getting back in without one is hard.
Download a complete guide to the Other-Centered Selling curriculum.
Flexible Delivery Options:
Onsite
Classroom delivery, where hands-on learning does the work. Role plays, group discussion and live practice move reps past knowing the content to using it.
Virtual
Working with a remote salesforce? Virtual training runs with a live ASLAN instructor, so a team spread across time zones gets the same classroom experience.
On-Demand Learning
Need it self-paced? On-demand modules package the same instruction into short units, built for a range of selling roles.
Train the Trainer
Already have internal trainers? Our content can be licensed, and a three-cycle certification equips your team to deliver and coach it under an ASLAN license.
We Customize Every Training for Your Particular Business.
ASSESS | ALIGN | CUSTOMIZE
Time
30-60+ days, with pre-work provided to enhance workshop efficiency
- In this part of the ASLAN process, we assess your organization’s current competencies and evaluate the desire for change.
- After the assessment, we will customize the program to each unique role in your company.
- Finally, we make it a high priority to ensure alignment with senior leadership and build a sustainment plan.
EMBRACE | EXPERIENCE | EXECUTE
Time
On-site or virtual workshops — micro, one-day, two-day.
- All participants are first challenged to embrace their need to change, learn, and develop.
- We will thoroughly explain and reinforce through experiences. This helps leaders and reps see concepts and skills in action.
- Everyone will self-evaluate to determine the areas they need to focus on most during execution. We will tie all concepts to real-world applications and encourage them to set goals then and there.
COMPREHEND | APPLY | MASTER
ASLAN+ Sustainment Plan
The journey doesn’t end with the workshop. Our ASLAN+ Sustainment Plan provides ongoing coaching, on-demand resources, and AI-driven support to help your team embed new skills into daily routines. The platform’s AI-powered coaching and just-in-time resources ensure your team consistently applies what they’ve learned, driving long-term behavioral change and measurable results.
Discover how ASLAN+ can keep your team performing at their best!
- Comprehension is supported through mobile, AI-powered apps, digital learning curricula, and webinars.
- Application is made possible with our toolbox of resources and micro-learning modules.
- Mastery is ensured as frontline leaders are certified and equipped to coach.
Sales Training Trusted by Top Organizations
Client Spotlight:
Putting Consultative Selling Skills to Work
We invested heavily in sales training but struggled with consistent application. ASLAN+ changed everything. Our reps are practicing regularly, managers are coaching more effectively, and we're seeing a 44% improvement in key performance metrics. The ROI is undeniable.
Sarah Johnson
VP of Sales Enablement, Schneider Electric
Why enablement leaders choose ASLAN
Gartner named ASLAN a representative vendor in the 2025 Market Guide for Sales Training Service Providers. ASLAN holds 4.9 out of 5 on Gartner Peer Insights from 64 verified reviews, 95% of them five-star, and has made Selling Power's Top Sales Training list for 14 consecutive years. Training Industry named ASLAN to its 2026 Sales Training and Enablement Companies Watch List.
Thirty years, 100,000+ sellers trained, 47 countries, 17 languages, and nearly 30% of the Fortune 100. Training satisfaction has held at 95% for at least the last three years.
Other-Centered® Selling FAQ
What are consultative selling skills?
Consultative selling skills are the abilities needed to engage prospects through meaningful conversations that focus on their needs, challenges, and priorities. Unlike traditional selling approaches that push products, consultative selling builds trust by positioning the salesperson as a trusted advisor through a consultative and solution-focused approach. These skills are crucial for modern sales professionals who want to create lasting client relationships and achieve sustainable revenue growth.
How are consultative selling skills developed in the OCS program?
The Order-Centered® Selling (OCS) program uses a structured approach to develop consultative selling skills. Participants learn to:
- Build trust through client-first communication techniques.
- Uncover client needs using advanced questioning methods.
- Map solutions through storytelling and value alignment.
- Address objections confidently and close with long-term relationship-building strategies.
Training sessions include role-plays, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios to ensure skills are immediately applicable.
How can consultative selling skills improve our sales outcomes?
Sales teams that master consultative selling skills consistently achieve:
- Higher Close Rates: By building client trust and addressing real needs.
- Shorter Sales Cycles: Reducing resistance and guiding decision-making.
- Increased Client Retention: Establishing long-term partnerships through value-driven conversations.
The OCS program is designed to instill these skills, transforming how your team engages with prospects and clients.
How do consultative selling skills differ from traditional sales techniques?
Traditional sales techniques often prioritize volume and speed, focusing on pitching products quickly. In contrast, consultative selling emphasizes:
- Building rapport and understanding client perspectives.
- Asking insightful questions to uncover challenges and opportunities.
- Demonstrating empathy and guiding clients toward the best solution.
The OCS program helps sales professionals make this shift from transactional to consultative selling, ensuring they connect meaningfully with clients.
How does the OCS program support long-term adoption of consultative selling skills?
The OCS program not only equips participants with skills during training but also offers:
- Post-Training Support: Including follow-up coaching and mentoring.
- On-Demand Learning Resources: To revisit techniques and refresh knowledge.
- Reinforcement Workshops: Ensuring skills become second nature over time.
Can consultative selling skills be measured?
Yes, consultative selling skills can be evaluated by tracking:
- Client Engagement Metrics: Are clients more responsive and open to discussions?
- Conversion Rates: Are consultative techniques leading to higher win rates?
- Customer Satisfaction Scores: Are clients expressing greater satisfaction post-interaction?
- Revenue Impact: Are long-term client relationships leading to more consistent revenue?
The OCS program helps teams track and measure these metrics to ensure sustained success.
Can OCS be customized for different industries or sales teams?
Absolutely. While the foundational skills remain consistent, the Order-Centered® Selling (OCS) program is highly adaptable to specific industries and sales roles. We tailor content to your unique business challenges and customer scenarios, ensuring relevance and practical application.
How long does it take to see results after implementing consultative selling skills?
While many teams see a shift in engagement and client responses almost immediately, sustained results typically appear within 3 to 6 months as skills are reinforced and applied consistently. The OCS program includes ongoing coaching and reinforcement to help teams internalize and consistently apply the techniques.
Have more questions or want to see if OCS is right for your team?
We’re here to help! Whether you're curious about the program details or wondering how consultative selling skills can transform your team's performance, let’s talk.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experts to get personalized guidance and see how the Order-Centered® Selling (OCS) program can fit your unique needs.