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A(n) _____ is a statement of sales goals,usually based on sales volume alone.


A) breakeven statement
B) trend analysis
C) order forecast
D) account report
E) quota

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Shelby is a salesperson for Kohler,a company that sells plumbing fixtures.He has a prospect who is showing interest in learning more about his company's products,so now he must qualify this sales lead.What will Shelby do?

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Lead qualification involves determining ...

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All of the following are examples of trade sales promotions EXCEPT:


A) push money
B) store demonstrations
C) premiums and coupons
D) free merchandise
E) trade shows

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A _____ is a determination of the customer's specific needs and wants and the range of options the customer has for satisfying them.


A) stimulus-response continuum
B) needs hierarchy
C) needs assessment
D) NASIC comparison
E) sales probability

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What are the tasks in the sales management process?

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1.Define sales goals and the s...

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When compared to other forms of promotion,personal selling:


A) is more important as the number of potential customers increases
B) is more effective in selling frequently purchased products
C) can use a message customized to the immediate needs of the customers
D) is best for selling simple, low-involvement products
E) is less expensive

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A certificate that entitles consumers to an immediate price reduction when they buy the product is called a(n) :


A) coupon
B) premium
C) push money
D) entitlement
E) allowance

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When Rick purchased a Xerox color printer for his law office,he was able to mail in a proof-of-purchase and his cash register receipt to receive a check from Xerox for $200.Rick received a:


A) premium
B) trade allowance
C) purchase allowance
D) rebate
E) functional discount

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In traditional selling,more time is spent _____ than in relationship selling.


A) qualifying leads
B) following up
C) handling objections
D) approaching the customer and probing needs
E) designing and proposing solutions

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For a powerful sales presentation,salespeople must do all of the following EXCEPT:


A) ask close-ended questions
B) incorporate visual elements that impart valuable information
C) practice
D) use direct eye contact
E) use hand gestures and voice inflections

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College Entertainers Most colleges and universities have a campus activity board that brings entertainers and special events to campuses. To locate and hire these entertainers, many campuses send their student activity board members to one of the seven regional or the national NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) conventions. More than 100 entertainers, talent agencies, and companies that provide promotional services exhibit their products at these conventions in an area similar to a trade show. (Conference attendees call this the Marketplace.) Approximately 20 entertainers are selected to present a short program (called a showcase) in which they demonstrate what they would do if hired to perform on campus. Many other entertainers have videos and CDs, which they hand out to student attendees. Only one or two members of any student group can actually set up a contractual agreement with an entertainer or his or her agency. Other student attendees provide input as to which entertainers best match the demographics of their institutions. -Refer to College Entertainers.The entertainers and agency representatives engage in _____ in the Marketplace.


A) transformational management
B) countertrades
C) all types of marketing communications
D) personal selling
E) loyalty marketing programs

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College Entertainers Most colleges and universities have a campus activity board that brings entertainers and special events to campuses. To locate and hire these entertainers, many campuses send their student activity board members to one of the seven regional or the national NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) conventions. More than 100 entertainers, talent agencies, and companies that provide promotional services exhibit their products at these conventions in an area similar to a trade show. (Conference attendees call this the Marketplace.) Approximately 20 entertainers are selected to present a short program (called a showcase) in which they demonstrate what they would do if hired to perform on campus. Many other entertainers have videos and CDs, which they hand out to student attendees. Only one or two members of any student group can actually set up a contractual agreement with an entertainer or his or her agency. Other student attendees provide input as to which entertainers best match the demographics of their institutions. -Refer to College Entertainers.The student activity board members who attended a NACA convention were approached by a talent agent who represents a group of comedians who have been known to use profane language in their routines.Several of the college students told the agent that type of language would not be welcome at their college.The agent promised the group that the comedians were able and willing to perform an act that the students could bring their grandmothers to see without being embarrassed.In this example,the agent was:


A) getting referrals
B) doing a preapproach
C) qualifying leads
D) using trade promotions
E) handling objections

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College Entertainers Most colleges and universities have a campus activity board that brings entertainers and special events to campuses. To locate and hire these entertainers, many campuses send their student activity board members to one of the seven regional or the national NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) conventions. More than 100 entertainers, talent agencies, and companies that provide promotional services exhibit their products at these conventions in an area similar to a trade show. (Conference attendees call this the Marketplace.) Approximately 20 entertainers are selected to present a short program (called a showcase) in which they demonstrate what they would do if hired to perform on campus. Many other entertainers have videos and CDs, which they hand out to student attendees. Only one or two members of any student group can actually set up a contractual agreement with an entertainer or his or her agency. Other student attendees provide input as to which entertainers best match the demographics of their institutions. -Refer to College Entertainers.The entertainers' showcases are examples of:


A) sampling
B) event sponsorships
C) frequency programs
D) reminder advertising
E) product placement

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Consumer sales promotion seeks to reach new users,keep current users,and entice users to stock up.It can also be used to reinforce advertising for the good or service.Name and define five consumer sales promotional tools.

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COUPONS are certificates given to consum...

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All of the following would be a target for a trade sales promotion offered by Rubbermaid,a manufacturer of storage and organization products,EXCEPT:


A) a store that is called The Container Store
B) a kitchen department in a large discount store
C) a wholesaler of plastic storage bins
D) a Rubbermaid distributor
E) a consumer who needs to organize her college dorm room

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During the preapproach,the salesperson would:


A) ask for referrals
B) learn as much as possible about the prospect's organization and its buyers
C) create point-of-purchase displays
D) handle pricing objections
E) do all of these things

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Jel Sert Company makes convenient,durable,and eye-catching packaging.Its salesperson is demonstrating to a manufacturer of sports drinks how Jel Sert's packaging would serve as a silent salesperson for its products.This is the _____ stage of the sale.


A) leading
B) development and proposal of solutions
C) follow-up
D) sales approach
E) closing

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Compare and contrast relationship selling and traditional personal selling.

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Traditional selling:
• focuses solely on...

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_____ is a price reduction offered by manufacturers to intermediaries such as wholesalers or retailers,in exchange for performance of specified functions or purchasing during special periods.


A) A point-of-purchase discount
B) Pull money
C) A quantity discount
D) A functional discount
E) A trade allowance

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Coupon distribution by packaged-goods manufacturers has been increasing in recent years.

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