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by Matthew Dixon & Brent Adamson (2011)

A technique that teaches sales reps to challenge prospects’ thinking and offer original perspectives.
It encourages sales reps to push customers out of their comfort zones and challenge the norm.

Classifies sellers into five types

Challenger : Bold, insightful, and unafraid to push customers out of their comfort zone. They lead with education and drive the biggest deals.

Hard Worker : Puts in the hours, always looking to improve. Gritty but can rely too much on effort over strategy.

Relationship Builder : Builds trust and keeps clients happy. However, they struggle to close new deals as they avoid tough conversations.

Lone Wolf : Independent, confident, and instinct-driven. Can crush sales but resists structure and teamwork.

Problem Solver : Detail-oriented and reliable. Customers love them, but they spend too much time fixing instead of selling.

Pros
  • Encourages reps to teach customers new perspectives
  • Often leads to higher close rates and larger deals
  • Effective in complex sales environments
Cons
  • Requires thorough training and highly skilled reps
  • Can be perceived as aggressive if not executed properly
  • May not work well with several industries or customer types
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