What Is Telemarketing?

Telemarketing refers to advertising goods or services directly to the customer via telephone, internet, or fax. It is also referred to as telesales or inside sales.

Telemarketing representative calling potential customer and taking notes to go through with the team later on

Types Of Telemarketing In The Courier Franchise Sector

In the franchise sector, three telemarketing types are being used.

  • Inbound telemarketing – the customer initiates the contact. They are already aware of the services, and the telemarketer's job is to provide more information.

  • Outbound telemarketing – the marketer makes direct contact

  • The customer is not aware of the service beforehand, so the telemarketer must be appropriately trained and provide knowledge as well as actively listen to the customer's needs and react directly to them.

  • B2B telemarketing – businesses contact one another to sell a product or service and grow their network.

Telemarketing Methods For Courier Franchises

There are some key methods you can use to make your telemarketing as successful as possible.

Franchisee gaining a new customer thanks to his friendly tone of voice

1.Tone Of Voice

Over 80% of the impact comes from your tone on a telemarketing call. A monotone voice, lacking energy, as well as overly enthusiastic and friendly can be huge factors when it comes to unsuccessful calls. The key to telemarketing calls is sounding clear, compelling, and friendly but professional.

franchisee researching the shipping needs of a potential new customer

2. Prior Research

Your business is solving a customer's problem. By doing proper research in advance, you can mention the specific ways your business solves these problems straight away. Give the customer the feeling that you provide the service they've been looking for without even knowing. Doing your research allows you to ensure the information you give to your customers is important to them, and you provide them with more critical information.

Franchisee calling customer and taking notes

3. Writing and Keeping Scripts

Writing a script gives you the safety of having all points covered in your call that you think is vital for your customer. By saving and keeping it, you can take inspiration for the next call, change things up that didn't work well, and improve your calls with each customer you're calling.

A potential customer voicing concerns about the services

4. Dealing With Objections

Active listening is one of the most critical parts of telemarketing. When the customer has any objections, don't just brush over them and follow your script, but validate their concerns, ask follow-up questions and leverage social proof.

What Equipment Is Needed For Telemarketing?

Telemarketing is one of the cheapest ways of advertising your product or services directly to customers. All you need is a desk and a chair, paper and pen, a telephone and a computer as well as an internet connection.

franchisees organise their emails and calling customers during a networking event.

Discipline And Persistence Are Required For Telemarketing In The Courier Franchise Industry

44% of salespeople give up after one follow-up, but 80% of sales require around 5. With discipline and persistence, you can quickly turn that initial low into a profitable sales channel. Make at least 100 calls daily, focus your message, and learn to engage and define your target. Once you've mastered these four rules, your telemarketing efforts will bring the rewards.

Franchisee calling a customer and having their script nearby

Summary

Regardless of what type of telemarketing you're looking into, with the proper preparation, a friendly and engaging tone of voice, and enough practice, your telemarketing can quickly become your number one low-cost sales channel.

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