Overview

Telesales Fundamentals covers the core principles, techniques, and skills required to effectively sell products or services over the phone. It’s not just about making a call; it’s about mastering communication to build trust, identify needs, and close a deal without face-to-face interaction.

Because you lack visual cues and body language, success relies more on vocal tone, active listening, and a structured approach to the conversation—plus strong ethics throughout.

Module 1

1) The Core Principles

Relationship over Transaction

Build rapport for long-term trust. A strong foundation makes objections easier to handle and creates repeat business.

Empathy & Understanding

Don’t just pitch—listen to problems, challenges, and goals. Genuine empathy makes customers feel heard and valued.

Clarity & Brevity

Attention spans are short; keep communication concise and value-focused. Every word should earn its place.

Module 2

2) Essential Skills for Success

Vocal Mastery

Tone: confident, enthusiastic, friendly—not scripted/monotone.
Pace: steady and natural; slow down for important points.
Pitch: vary to emphasize key phrases and avoid a flat delivery.

Active Listening

Paraphrasing: confirm understanding in your own words.
Clarifying Questions: dig deeper into needs.
Summarizing: recap key points to show engagement.

Structured Call Flow

Opener: concise, compelling intro + purpose.
Discovery: open-ended questions to uncover pain and needs.
Pitch/Presentation: tailor benefits to discovered needs.
Objection Handling: pre-planned framework for concerns.
The Close: ask for the sale or next logical step.

Module 3

3) Key Differences from Face-to-Face Sales

Lack of Visual Cues: rely on tone and high-quality questions.
Managing Interruptions: keep attention and politely redirect.
Time Constraints: be concise and warm; earn micro-agreements quickly.

Module 4

4) The Online Sales Process: A Detailed Breakdown

Step 1: Pre-Call Planning & Research

Objective: understand prospect, context, and goal.

Prospect research (role, activity)
Company analysis (site, press)
CRM review (past interactions)

Step 2: Engaging Opener

Personalize with research
Concise value proposition
Set agenda & get buy-in

Step 3: Discovery & Needs

Open questions
Paraphrase & confirm
Identify BANT

Step 4: Value-Based Pitch

Tell relatable story
Short demo / visuals
Benefits: time, revenue, risk

Step 5: Handle Objections

Acknowledge & validate
Question & isolate root cause
Reframe value / add proof

Step 6: Close & Next Step

Summary close
Alternative choice close
Agenda-based next step

Module 5

5) Online Meeting & Virtual Presentation Skills

Step 1: Professional Presence

Clean background, front-facing light
Eye-level camera, quality mic
Professional attire

Step 2: Engagement

Polls, Q&A, breakout rooms
Minimize screen-share clutter
Quick visuals & demos

Step 3: Non-Verbal Signals

Look at camera to simulate eye contact
Natural gestures & expressions
Smile; project enthusiasm

Step 4: Technical Readiness

Know the platform (mute, share, chat)
Backup plan / co-host
Rehearse transitions

Module 6

6) Advanced Topics & Practical Application

Step 1: Role-Play Scenarios

Price, “not now”, “not interested”
Immediate feedback
Cold vs follow-up vs closing

Step 2: Call & Meeting Analysis

Record (with permission) & review
Self-critique + peer feedback
Capture learnings

Step 3: Time Management

Prioritize high-impact tasks
Batch calls vs emails
Use CRM for reminders

Step 4: Tough Situations

De-escalate: acknowledge, solve
Rejection: learn, reset, move on
Unknowns: framework + follow-up

Role-Play Scenarios (Practice)

Price Objection: “It’s too expensive.” → Value framing: time saved, risk reduced, ROI.
Timing Objection: “Not a good time.” → Explore urgency; propose a smaller first step.
Trust Objection: “We’ve tried similar tools.” → Share proof: case study, testimonial, pilot.
No Interest: “We’re fine.” → Diagnose status quo; find a wedge with one problem worth solving.
Competitor Comparison: “Why not X?” → Neutral comparison; highlight strengths tied to needs.

Tip

Record practice calls (with consent) and review tone, pacing, and how you handled objections.

Scripts & Templates

Permission-Based Opener

Hi {{name}}, {{your name}} here from {{company}} — caught you at a bad time, or do you have 45 seconds?

Discovery Starter

So I can be useful: how are you handling {{problem}} today? What's working, what's not?

LEAD Objection

Listen · Empathize · Ask · Direct
“I hear you on price. Others felt the same until they saw X saving. If we could show {{impact}}, would it be worth a pilot?”

Voicemail Template

Hi {{name}}, {{you}} from {{company}} — quick idea to cut {{metric}} by {{impact}}.
I'll email details — if helpful, reply with a time for Tue/Wed.

WhatsApp Follow-up

Hi {{name}}, following our chat — here’s the 2-line summary:
• We can help with {{pain}} by {{approach}}.
• Expected impact: {{impact}} in {{time}}.
Okay if I send a 2-min demo video?

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Glossary

BANT: Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline — discovery framework.
LEAD: Listen, Empathize, Ask, Direct — objection method.
Value Framing: Link features to outcomes (time saved, revenue, risk).
Micro-close: A small agreement that advances the call.

FAQ

Is content available in Hindi?

Yes — scripts and templates are bilingual (Hindi + English).

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — complete the quiz and role-play tasks to receive a completion certificate.

Do I need prior experience?

No — the course starts with fundamentals and builds to advanced practice.

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Telesales Fundamentals — A Practical, Modern Guide