Virtual Selling Skills (VSS)
Selling virtually is different.
"WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?"
Selling virtually is now a reality for every seller. To thrive, much more is required than a new set of tools.
Traditional Sales Training Won’t Work
Most programs are built for one type of role – field sales.
Makes sense, but traditional programs fail to address the 18 unique challenges of selling virtually.
A Program Focused on the Unique Challenges of Selling Virtually
A workshop designed for:
Field sellers shifting to a hybrid role – onsite and virtual
Inside sellers who need to win more
Inside sellers who need to grow their accounts
Pre-sales reps who deliver a killer demo
What is ASLAN’s Virtual Sales Training?
VSS is a 2-day workshop designed to equip sellers to influence, grow accounts, and improve win rates and customer loyalty…without ever leaving their office or home.
Here are the problems we solve.
We help your team shift focus to the customer. In turn, accelerating change and driving results.
Enhance Receptivity
Engagement and receptivity plummets in a virtual environment.
Navigate Barriers
Without access to the right people and time to build value, selling is tough.
Discovering the Truth
Less is revealed in a virtual meeting and the fundamental discovery skills just don’t cut it.
Building Value Virtually
The same old approach to delivering a presentation, demo, or recommendation often falls flat.
Virtually Sales Process
The same process to sell on site will not yield the same success when selling remotely.
What Makes VSS Different?
Since day one, ASLAN has been developing programs for inside sales because we understand selling remotely requires a new set of skills.
Drive Engagement & Connection
We’ve answered the toughest question regarding virtual selling: how do you have the same level of engagement and opportunity to build relationships in a digital world?
Built for the 18 Unique Challenges
We’ve answered that question.
The differences matter. What works in the field doesn’t always work on an 18-inch screen where information, trust, and access are limited.
Customized
Generic training doesn’t work. Reps need customized examples, exercises, and role plays.
If the reps struggle to make the connection, the program won’t stick.
We’ve built the frameworks, we will work with you to connect the dots.
Tools that Transform
ASLAN offers resources beyond the workshop to drive adoption and results.
- Microlearning to reinforce each discipline
- Playbooks for every stage of the sales process.
- Virtually selling checklist
Drive Engagement & Connection
We’ve answered the toughest question regarding virtual selling: how do you have the same level of engagement and opportunity to build relationships in a digital world?
Built for the 18 Unique Challenges
We’ve answered that question.
The differences matter. What works in the field doesn’t always work on an 18-inch screen where information, trust, and access are limited.
Customized
Generic training doesn’t work. Reps need customized examples, exercises, and role plays.
If the reps struggle to make the connection, the program won’t stick.
We’ve built the frameworks –we will work with you to connect the dots.
Tools that Transform
ASLAN offers resources beyond the workshop to drive adoption and results.
- Microlearning to reinforce each discipline
- Playbooks for every stage of the sales process.
- Virtually selling checklist
Which roles do we serve?
ASLAN provides B2B sales training programs for:
Sales Executives
Account Managers
Inside Sales
Sales Leaders
Pre & Post Sales Tech Support
Just because you can sell in person, doesn’t mean you can sell virtually.
What Sales Training Formats Are Available?
Onsite
Classroom delivery is an immersive training experience where hands-on learning is the name of the game. Role plays, group discussions, and interactive activities help reps shift their mindset and accelerate change.
Virtual
Working with a remote salesforce? Virtual training is delivered with a live ASLAN instructor, where participants get the same classroom experience even if they are operating globally.
On-Demand Learning
Looking for a self-paced sales training option? We offer extensive on-demand learning modules that package all of our instructors' knowledge into an easy-to-follow format for a variety of sales positions.
Train the Trainer
Already have internal resources in place? Our content can be packaged, and with our three-cycle certification process, your training team will be equipped to coach and drive change.
What are the Benefits of the Virtual Selling Skills Program?
Confidence is restored
Increase in rep performance – an average of 44%
Reduce turnover and increase ramp time
The results of the training with ASLAN far exceeded our expectations. The Direct Banking Center increased its deposits by 270% and increased loans by 200%.
The Retail Banking division saw deposits increase by 168%, service per household increase by 20% and the success rate of customer calling campaigns went from .5% to 9%.
S&T Bank
Senior Vice President
Within a year of implementing ASLAN’s complete account development process, we grew revenue 5% while customer demand was declining. And we saw incremental revenue growth of 46% within existing accounts.
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Director of Learning
When ASLAN was hired, our goal was to grow from just under $700 million to $2 Billion. We achieved the goal in just 3 years and ASLAN played a key role. Not only do they have the best sales development programs but their ability to learn our business and customize the program was exactly what we needed to transition our sales force.
Fortune 500 Telecommunications Company
Director of Learning
We realized a 30% increase in incremental revenue within six months of hiring ASLAN for one reason – we embraced their process to turn our managers into coaches.
Schneider Electric
Director
Within the first four months of implementing ASLAN’s program, appointments set with cold prospects jumped by 300% and engagement rates increased by 808%.
Fortune 1000 Life Insurance Company
Director
We at InsurMark just completed what I believe to be one of many training programs with your company….I congratulate you on your success and want to comment on how impressed we are for who you are and what you stand for…The values that your company demonstrates are admired! To all of you, you have a home run in regards to your curriculum, your staff, and your philosophical standing in the business world! Thank you for ‘walking the walk’!
InsurMark
President
To determine the impact training would have on our business, we hired ASLAN to train our inbound reps in two of our four call centers. Bottom line, we recouped our six-figure investment in 30 days. Reps that were trained outperformed untrained reps by almost 8X.
Fortune 1000 Industrial Distributor
Director
We wanted to test the impact of ASLAN’s approach, so we trained a select group of veteran reps and managers and compared the results. The reps that were trained and coached outperformed their peers by 56%.
Fortune 100 Insurance Company
Director
After hiring ASLAN, we reduced customer attrition by 50% in the first two years — 5 times our goal. In the third year, we ended the year up 7,600 customers.
Fortune 1000 Energy Company
Vice President of Operations
Within the first four months of implementing ASLAN’s program, appointments set with cold prospects jumped by 300% and engagement rates increased by 808%.
Fortune 1000 Life Insurance Company
Director
Our field guys gave this program the highest rating because it took the mystery out of prospecting. They learned where to focus, how to get there, and it wasn’t based on cheesy manipulation tactics. It’s the best program I’ve seen.
Fortune 100 Medical Manufacturer
Vice President
Of all the initiatives we’ve rolled out this year, ASLAN’s Catalyst program has been the star of the show. Your process, your ability to understand our DNA was truly amazing. You guys are freak’n awesome to work with! Every time I talked to one of our leaders they rave about the program. Not only was the program extremely successful but your people blew us away. Everyone we met with from ASLAN, were truly exceptional. We love our partnership with ASLAN.
Fortune 500 Insurance Company
Vice President of National Sales Training
Someone asked me recently why I've sold more than 2 times the nearest seller and get 25% more appointments. The simple answer is most reps don't understand how to create receptivity. I've used this other centered approach to selling since 2015. It completely reframes how you think about selling and that's why it works.
Tyler Bergman
Regional Vice President, Financial Services
Selling is dumb. Don’t sell things. Listen, be genuine, be curious. This philosophy and approach helped me find my voice as an account manager. Instead of providing me with antiquated sales scripts, I learned how to navigate the roadblocks that were keeping me from growing my accounts and it’s helped me consistently exceed both my professional and quota goals.
Blake Schlukbier
Global Account Manager, Red Hat
This strategy and methodology moved my team from good to great, outperforming teams four times our size. We are now guides and managers of the sales process rather than pushers and pullers. Employing these techniques opened doors with decision makers who consistently denied access in the past. Bottom line, it worked in the toughest market we’ve ever faced.
Robert Zeman
District Sales Manager, Aflac
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