The Fourth Canadian Edition ofABC's of Relationship Sellingexplores professional selling from a Canadian perspective. As the title suggests, the text is centered on the philosophy of selling that success requires mastery of selling basics, including selecting presentation styles and effective closing techniques. The fourth Canadian edition boasts new content on integrating technology, be it into business presentations or client management. The text includes many beneficial features to advance the skills of the sales professional in training such as Facing a Career Challenge, Making the Sales, Selling Globally, Selling Tips and much more.

No matter what career the student pursues, selling skills will always be an asset and will enhance communications skills. This inexpensive text is one the students keep after the class is over and they use it as a resource in the business world. ABC’s of Relationship Selling is written by a sales person turned teacher and so it is filled with practical tips and business-examples. ABC’s of Relationship Selling is an affordable, brief, paperback. It is perfect for a selling course where a brief book is preferred. Professors who spend considerable time on other resources and projects will appreciate the brief format. Schools that do not offer a separate selling course may find this short paperback a nice addition in a sales management course.

The Third Canadian Edition ofABC's of Relationship Sellingexplores professional selling from a Canadian perspective. As the title of the book suggests, the text is centred around a philosophy about selling: that success requires mastery of selling basics, including selecting presentation styles, and effective closing techniques. In addition, other key topics such as ethics and territory management are explored.Although Futrell has traditionally been seen as the "relationship" book, and Manning has been called the "strategy" book, this division is no longer as cut and dry. In the current edition, Manning has moved more toward a relationship-based approach, moving to include a sales management chapter at the end of their text (including Intro Selling, Professional Selling, and Negotiations). Manning users cite the consultative model process used throughout as one of its key strengths on the strategy side.Through extensive reviewing, four key elements have been identified as the most difficult for students to learn and instructors to teach. It is these four key elements which directed the revision of this edition:Beginning the Sale, Closing the Sale, Handling Objections,andEthics/Integrity-based selling.

The Second Canadian Edition ofABC's of Relationship Sellingexplores professional selling from a Canadian perspective. As the title of the book suggests, the text is centered around a philosophy about selling: that success requires mastery of selling basics, including selecting presentation styles and effective closing techniques. In addition, other key topics such as ethics and territory management are explored.Using a logical step-by-step approach,ABC's of Relationship Sellingtakes students through the selling process and gives them the tools they need to build effective customer relationships.Regardless of the career path students pursue, knowledge of selling skills such as effective communication and negotiation will prepare them for the workplace.

Contemporary Selling is the only book on the market that combines full coverage of 21st century personal selling processes with a basic look at sales management practices in a way that students want to learn and instructors want to teach. The overarching theme of the book is enabling salespeople to build relationships successfully and to create value with customers. Johnston and Marshall have created a comprehensive, holistic source of information about the selling function in modern organizations that links the process of selling (what salespeople do) with the process of managing salespeople (what sales managers do). A strong focus on the modern tools of selling, such as customer relationship management (CRM), social media and technology-enabled selling, and sales analytics, means the book continues to set the standard for the most up-to-date and student-friendly selling book on the market today. Pedagogical features include: Mini-cases to help students understand and apply the principles they have learned in the classroom Ethical Dilemma and Global Connection boxes that simulate real-world challenges faced by salespeople and their managers Role Plays that enable students to learn by doing A companion website includes an instructor’s manual, PowerPoints, and other tools to provide additional support for students and instructors.