The Sales Bible: The Ultimate Sales Resource, Revised Edition [Paperback]

Jeffrey Gitomer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2003

Sales guru Jeffrey Gitomer's bestselling classic is now available in paperback

Jeffrey Gitomer's Sales Bible was listed as one of "The Ten Books Every Salesperson Should Own and Read" by the Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Program. Now completely revised, this book is available for the first time in paperback. The Sales Bible has helped tens of thousands of salespeople all over the world reach their potential and close the big deal. Gitomer gives sales professionals the right answers to the toughest questions:

• How to make sales in any economic environment
• Twenty-five ways to get that most-elusive appointment
• Top-down selling
• How to fill the sales pipeline with prospects ready to buy
• How to use the right questions to make more sales in half the time
• This book is everything its title claims to be

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It's a book you will want to keep by your side at all times."-- Ken Blanchard, coauthor, "The One Minute Manager""This book is an absolutely essential tool for every serious sales professional. It should be read, reviewed and referred to every single day."-- Brian Tracy, "Psychology of Selling""It can be digested in quick bite-sized lessons...proven techniques and healthy thinking about building business relationships."-- Jim Cathcart, "Relationship Selling""Bravo!...The difference between the right book about sales and the almost right book is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. Jeffrey Gitomer's "The Sales Bible" is the right book."-- Michael Michalko, "Thinkertoys (A Handbook of Business Creativity for the '90s""Your advice is...information by injection."-- Robert Silvy, marketing director, American City Business Journals"To the point, humorous, and engaging"-- Karen Axelton, "Entrepreneur Magazine""Never before has anyone captured so many of the priceless truths of selling that have been the professional salesperson's wisdom to create and their weakness to forget."-- Dr. Herb True, professor of management, Notre Dame University

From the Back Cover

"Every once in a while ONE book defines a category."
—Jack Covert, 800-CEO-READ

One of "The Ten Books Every Sales Person Should Own and Read"
–The Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Program

Jeffrey Gitomer's bestselling guide to the art of the sale has helped hundreds of thousands of people get ahead in the sales game. The Sales Bible offers the proven methods and techniques that lead to bigger sales and more loyal customers. Full of practical, hands-on information, it offers everything salespeople need to know to improve their results immediately.

What do REAL salespeople think about The Sales Bible?

"The Sales Bible has directed my sales successes from Sales Manager, to Sales Director, to Area Sales Director, to my current position of Vice President of Sales. Thank you, Jeffrey, for leading me up ‘ the corporate ladder.’ "
–Bryan D. Moore, vp of Sales & Marketing, Targeted Golf Solutions

"I have read many different books about selling, but Jeffrey’s book is the only one I keep on my night stand. I can look at it every night–reading only a few sentences as a refresher or whole chapters to enhance my skills."
–James A. Wilton, Account Manager, AETEA Information Technology

"I’d be a better Catholic if only the Holy Bible was this easy of a read."
–Lance Cassidy, Sales Director, MAMSI Health Plans

"The Sales Bible is a book of truth within the sales world. I only hope my competitors don't see the light."
–Jeff Williams, Vice President of Sales, Unishippers Cincinnati/Dayton

"Wait! The material in this book is only priceless if you choose to apply it. Don’t even think of opening this book . . . until you’re ready to become a success."
–Mike Tischer, New Business Development, Tailored Solutions, Inc.

"This book should be shaped like a key. After reading it I unlocked my toughest market."
–Joseph Andrade, Personal Financial Analyst, Primerica Financial Services

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised Edition edition (August 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471456292
• ISBN-13: 978-0471456292
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Business & Investing > Marketing & Sales > Advertising

More About the Author

I remember my mother chasing my car as I backed out of the driveway to register on my first day of college: "Take pre-med!" she screamed, "You can always switch!" But I wanted to be a businessman, like my dad.

He was the consummate entrepreneur. Growing up, I used to sneak downstairs and listen in on his Thursday night pinochle game. Arguments and laughs about business and life. It proved to be my inspiration for my life's pursuits. My pal, Duke Dalton said, "You know what I hate about your old man? He's never wrong." I miss my folks, and I'm grateful to them for their wisdom - the stuff they accused me of never listening to for 30+ years. If your parents are alive, call them right now and tell them you love them.

In college, I played Scrabble every day with my best friend, Michael Toll. He usually won. It taught me about words and how to use them. Michael also provided me with the challenge of winning at games, both sports and intellectual. He'll tell you he was better than me at everything. I feel the same about him. That was the fun.

I spent a year in Europe and came to the realization that I knew very little compared to what there was to know, which is funny, because I left for Europe knowing everything.

I raised a family. My three beautiful daughters taught me patience. They also gave me the courage and inspiration to achieve in the face of failure. Girls, I love you.

And I became a salesman. My first goal was to be the best salesman in the world. I'm still on that journey, every day. In the pursuit of that goal I surprised myself by becoming a columnist, an author, a speaker, a consultant, and a sales trainer. I used to hate flying. Now I spend about a quarter of my life in an airplane. But I really don't mind, because it gives me the precious opportunity to share my sales knowledge and my secrets with a worldwide audience. What could be better?

My name is Jeffrey Gitomer. I'm a salesman. I'm a dad. I'm a college dropout.

My objective in life is to help others, establish long-term relationships, and have fun - every day. When you love your work like I do, every day is the same. It's a holiday.