Chapter 18

D. Rebate (This is the definition of a rebate. Rebates are similar to coupons in that they offer the purchaser a price reduction; however, because the purchaser must mail in a rebate form and usually some proof of purchase, the reward is not as immediate.)

A _____ is a cash refund given for the purchase of a product during a specific time period. a. premium b. trade discount c. purchase allowance d. rebate e. functional allowance

C. Needs assessment (This is the definition of a needs assessment.)

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

C. Sales proposal (Solutions are typically offered to the client in the form of a sales proposal delivered during a sales presentation.)

A _____ is a written document or professional presentation that outlines how a company's product will meet or exceed the client's needs. a. customer profile b. needs assessment c. sales proposal d. qualifying document e. forecast of needs

A. Coupon (This is the definition of a coupon.)

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

E. Handling objections (Handling objections occur during the sales presentation.)

A salesperson engaged in needs assessment does all of the following EXCEPT: a. researching the industry b. finding out about the competition c. knowing everything there is to know about the customer and its needs d. learning about the product or service e. handling objections

D. Premium (Probably the best example of a premium is the toy inside a McDonald's Happy Meal.)

A(n) _____ is an extra item offered to the consumer, usually in exchange for some proof that the promoted product has been purchased. a. coupon b. trade sample c. supplement d. premium e. add-on

E. A sales promotion (Sales promotion is an activity in which a short-term incentive encourages the purchase of a particular good or service.)

AT&T offered customers who purchased a BlackBerry a $100 rebate if they signed up for a two-year service contract. This is an example of: a. motivational selling b. a trade promotion c. a push strategy d. personal selling e. a sales promotion

C. Newspaper inserts (Point-of-purchase promotion includes any promotional display set up at the retailer's location.)

All of the following are examples of point-of-purchase promotions EXCEPT: a. television monitors at supermarket checkouts b. shelf talkers c. newspaper inserts d. shelf extenders e. end-aisle and floor-stand displays

C. Premiums and coupons (Premiums and coupons are directed at consumers.)

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

E. Push money (Push money is a form of trade sales promotion.)

All of the following are types of consumer sales promotions EXCEPT: a. coupons b. rebates c. premiums d. contests and sweepstakes e. push money

C. Traditional personal selling takes a team approach to the account. (Traditional personal selling takes a "lone wolf" approach to the account, whereas relationship or consultative selling takes a team approach.)

All of the following statements characterize the traditional personal selling approach EXCEPT: a. Traditional selling focuses on closing sales. b. Traditional selling uses short-term follow-ups that focus on product delivery. c. Traditional personal selling takes a team approach to the account. d. Salespeople sell products, not advice and assistance. e. Proposals and presentations used emphasize pricing and product features.

A. Personal selling is less expensive on a per contact basis. (Personal selling is more expensive than mass advertising or sales promotions when calculated on a per person contacted basis.)

All of the following statements describe an advantage of personal selling over other forms of promotion EXCEPT: a. Personal selling is less expensive on a per contact basis. b. Personal selling is better for providing customers with detailed demonstrations of products. c. It is easier to vary the message according to what the customer needs to know with personal selling. d. It is easier to direct the marketing effort to directly to qualified prospects with personal selling. e. Personal selling costs can be controlled by adjusting the size of the sales force.

E. A consumer who needs to organize her college dorm room (Trade promotions are directed to members of the marketing channel, such as wholesalers and retailers.)

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

C. Advertising and sales promotion (With a standard product of low value and widely dispersed customers, the producer should rely on advertising.)

As a manufacturer of ready-to-drink iced tea, Nestea sells a highly standardized product to consumers all over the United States. You would expect Nestea to rely on _____ to promote its product. a. public relations b. personal selling c. advertising and sales promotion d. publicity and direct marketing e. product innovation

E. All of the choices (Using this information, a customer profile is created.)

As part of the needs assessment, the consultative salesperson must learn everything there is to know about: a. the product he or she is selling b. the customers and their needs c. the competition d. the industry in which he or she is selling e. all of the choices

B. Lead generation (Lead generation is the identification of those firms and people most likely to buy the seller's offerings.)

AutoFry is the leading manufacturer of ventless deep fryers for supermarket deli and food-service operations. It has developed a new high-capacity fryer. The company has decided to purchase a mailing list of thousands of food-service managers and to send out brochures with a detachable card that the managers can use to request more information. AutoFry is involved in: a. lead qualification b. lead generation c. sales presentation d. the close procedure e. moving through the sales continuum

B. Push money (Intermediaries receive push money as a bonus for pushing the manufacturer's brand.)

Broyhill is offering the sales force at Meers Furniture Emporium a $50 reward for each Broyhill Pleasant Isle Living Room Collection sold in the next 30 days. What type of trade sales promotion is the $50? a. A trade allowance b. Push money c. A selling deal d. Premium payment e. A direct commission

C. Sweepstakes (Sweepstakes depends on chance or luck, and participation is free.)

By visiting the Priceless.com site, MasterCard users can register for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for two to New York to see two Broadway plays. This prize package will be awarded through a(n) _____ since there is no skill involved. a. contest b. P-O-P promotion c. sweepstakes d. loyalty incentive plan e. event sponsorship

B. Networking Networking uses friends, business contacts, coworkers, and acquaintances as a means of meeting potential clients.)

Christy recently began selling Arbonne skin-care products on a part-time basis. She began by telling all her friends and relatives about the product. Then she called old friends from her college days and reached out to the friends of her friends. This technique for generating leads is called: a. cannibalizing b. networking c. snowballing d. incremental approach e. multiplier effect

B. Loyalty marketing programs (Co-branded credit cards are an increasingly popular loyalty marketing tool.)

Co-branded credit cards are used in conjunction with: a. self-perpetuating premiums b. loyalty marketing programs c. trade consumer promotions d. consumer discount programs e. functional consumer discounts

C. Sells advice, assistance, and counsel rather than products

Consultative selling: a. uses limited sales planning b. uses a "lone wolf" approach to selling c. sells advice, assistance, and counsel rather than products d. uses short-term follow-ups, which focus on product delivery e. emphasizes closing the sale during the sales presentation

C. Premium (A premium is an extra item offered to the consumer, usually in exchange for some proof of purchase of the promoted product.)

Consumers who send in ten UPC symbols as proof of purchase of Chip Ahoy cookies will receive a children's classic DVD. The DVD is an example of a: a. loyalty incentive b. trade sample c. premium d. trade product e. product placement

E. Consumer sales promotion (The use of coupons, premiums, contests, free samples, and frequent buyer programs are all tools for consumer sales promotion.)

Coupons, premiums, contests, free samples, and frequent buyer programs are examples of: a. personal selling b. trade sales promotion c. publicity d. advertising e. consumer sales promotion

A. Ask close-ended questions (Salespeople need to ask open-ended questions.)

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

A. Closing the sale (Closing the sale means asking for the sale. The request can be placed indirectly, as this one is.)

Danny is in charge of new business development for his advertising agency. He recently made a sales presentation to the administration of Northwest Medical System to discuss the creative approaches his agency would use to differentiate Northwest Medical from its competition. Danny ended the presentation by asking, "When would you like our firm to begin working on your new brand awareness campaign?" In which stage of the selling process would such a question most likely be asked? a. Closing the sale b. Follow-up c. Dealing with cognitive dissonance d. Handling rejection e. Qualifying the prospect

E. Sales promotion (Sales promotion uses a short-term incentive is offered to induce the purchase of a particular good or service.)

Dell's back-to-school program allows students who buy a new laptop computer for college to get a free printer. The printer giveaway is a(n): a. push strategy b. advocacy advertising c. comparative advertising d. cause marketing e. sales promotion

B. Learn as much as possible about the prospect's organization and its buyers The preapproach is a process that describes the 'homework" that must be done by a salesperson before he or she contacts a prospect.)

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

B. HD television (HD televisions are complex, buyers purchase them only infrequently, and the product has a high value.)

For which of the following products would its producer be more likely to choose personal selling rather than advertising or sales promotion to market it? a. Garden hose b. HD television c. Dry-cleaning d. Coffee mug e. Breakfast cereal

A. Trade allowance (A trade allowance 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.)

General Mills is offering resellers a 10 percent discount on all cases of its granola bars purchased during the month of June. General Mills is offering a: a. trade allowance b. life cycle extension promotion c. P-O-P discount d. push money deal e. product development deal

C. Handling objectives

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

B. Relationship selling (Relationship selling or consultative selling is designed to help customers achieve their goals.)

Jefferson Smurfit Company is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of packaging materials. One of its salespeople rearranged production schedules at three different plants to satisfy an unexpected demand for boxes from General Electric. The salesperson's action is typical of the company's sales philosophy and indicates an emphasis on: a. consultative promotion b. relationship selling c. adaptive selling d. transformational selling e. transactional buying

B. Development and proposal of solutions (The sales presentation often involves a face-to-face presentation of the product or its benefits to a prospect.)

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

C. Referrals (A recommendation from a customer or business associate is a referral.)

Joe Hamas sells for Rush Beverages. He is trying to convince retailers to carry his company's Ginseng Rush, a new all-natural beverage that delivers an energy punch without caffeine. When he gets retailers to agree to stock his product, he asks them for the names of other retail operations that might be interested in carrying it. He is using _____ to get his sales leads. a. networking b. cold calling c. referrals d. direct marketing e. noncompeting sales

D. In-store coupons (A coupon is a certificate that entitles consumers to an immediate price reduction when they buy the product. In-store coupons have become popular because they are more likely to influence customers' buying decisions.)

Kaye noticed that Bounce dryer sheets have a peel-off sticker worth $1.00 off that purchase. The peel-off stickers are: a. premiums b. trade discounts c. purchase allowances d. in-store coupons e. functional allowances

B. Personal selling (Personal selling is direct communication between a sales representative and one or more prospective purchasers for the purpose of making a sale.)

Kinko's has built a long-term business relationship with PeopleSoft in which PeopleSoft awards much of its training and education materials printing to Kinko's. Which promotional activity was most likely used to make this $5 million deal? a. Direct sales management b. Personal selling c. Public relations d. Sales promotion e. Research and development

A. A recognized need, buying power, and a willingness to see a salesperson (Lead qualification involves determining three things about the prospect: a recognized need, buying power, and receptivity and accessibility.)

Lead qualification involves determining whether a prospect has: a. a recognized need, buying power, and a willingness to see a salesperson b. any interest in a product c. a real or imagined need for a product d. any resources e. a line membership in the company's buying center

E. Trade promotions (Trade promotions push a product through the distribution channel, which includes retailers and wholesalers.)

Lopez is the largest Hispanic-owned meat processor in the United States. To assist retailers in marketing its products, Lopez provides point-of-sale materials and offers special introductory discounts to retailers. Lopez uses: a. functional marketing b. relationship selling c. consumer promotions d. startup marketing e. trade promotions

B. Premium (A premium is an extra item offered to the consumer, usually in exchange for some proof of purchase of the promoted product.)

New subscribers to Men's Health magazine receive a free copy of Men's Health Total Fitness Guide. The Fitness Guide is an example of a(n): a. contest b. premium c. trade sample d. product placement e. loyalty incentive

D. Personal selling (Northrop Grumman is selling a complex, high-value product to a few customers.)

Northrop Grumman builds ocean-going vessels for the military and maritime shippers. You would expect this company to rely on _____ to promote its vessels. a. publicity b. advertising and sales promotion c. sales promotion d. personal selling e. product innovations and direct marketing

A. Prequalification (A telemarketing group or a sales support person often prequalifies the lead for the salesperson.)

Often the task of lead qualification is handled by a telemarketing group or a sales support person who frees the sales representative from the time-consuming task by engaging in: a. prequalification b. database mining c. co-opting d. cold calling e. networking

C. Loyalty marketing program (Loyalty marketing or frequent buyer programs induce brand loyalty by rewarding customers for multiple purchases.)

One of the best methods for creating and rewarding brand loyalty among consumers who might otherwise switch to competing brands is a: a. directed coupon mailing b. sweepstakes c. loyalty marketing program d. trade sales promotions e. sampling program

C. The fact that it has a captive audience (Some examples of this consumer promotion are very expensive, and like most sales promotions, it is not designed to create a long-term relationship. Point-of-purchase displays can be expensive. See examples in text.)

One of the major advantages to using point-of-purchase promotion is: a. its low costs b. its ability to create long-term relationships with customers c. the fact that it has a captive audience d. its ability to create long-term relationships with intermediaries e. the low monetary requirements

A. intense competition and the introduction of new products (Coupon distribution has been growing in recent years.)

Packaged-goods marketers such as Kellogg's and Betty Crocker have increased their use of coupons recently due to: a. intense competition and the introduction of new products b. the growth of frequency programs c. push money from retailers d. P-O-P activities e. user incentives from retailers

E. The products being sold are technically complex

Personal selling is more important than advertising and sales promotion if: a. the products being sold are standardized b. there are many customers for the product being sold c. the product being sold has a low value d. the buyers of the product are extremely dispersed e. the products being sold are technically complex

B. Sampling (Sampling allows the consumer to try a product risk-free.)

Pirates of the Caribbean Online is Disney's multiplayer game based on the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. For $9.99 per month, the online game lets players sink ships, hunt for buried treasure, and go on various pirate-oriented quests. Disney also offers a limited version of the game for free in the hope that those who like the game will decide to pay for the complete version. Disney is utilizing which sales promotion tool? a. Sponsorship b. Sampling c. Trade promotions d. In-pack couponing e. Premiums

D. Impulse buys (Point-of-purchase promotions are most effective for impulse items.)

Point-of-purchase promotions work best for: a. high-involvement products b. purchases that require extensive decision making c. complex products that require technical knowledge to operate d. impulse buys e. expensive products like perfume and jewelry

C. Consultative selling (Relationship selling is also called consultative selling.)

Relationship selling is also called: a. long-term selling b. win-win selling c. consultative selling d. experiential selling e. interactive selling

D. Emphasizes a win-win outcome (Relationship selling is also called consultative selling. It is more concerned with developing customer trust than with making a sale. Typically, industrial-type goods are sold using relationship selling.)

Relationship selling: a. is also called adaptive selling b. is more concerned with making a sale than with developing customer trust c. is more typically used when selling low-involvement products in the consumer market d. emphasizes a win-win outcome e. is declining in popularity among businesses because the costs are becoming prohibitive

D. Offers a short-term incentive to buy (Sales promotion is an activity in which a short-term incentive is offered to induce the purchase of a particular good or service.)

Sales promotion: a. is a publicity tool b. is only directed to the ultimate consumer market c. is more difficult to measure than advertising d. offers a short-term incentive to buy e. expenditures have been decreasing in recent years

D. Following up (The follow-up is the final step of the selling process and is one of the most important aspects of a salesperson's job.)

Salespeople ensure that delivery schedules are met, that the good or service performs as promised, and that buyers are trained in the use of the product. All of these functions are part of _____, the final step in the selling process. a. the preapproach b. closing c. lead qualification d. following up e. the sales presentation

A. Contest (Contests are promotions in which participants use some skill or ability to compete for prizes.)

Seagram's Coolers has asked bartenders in New York City to submit cocktail recipes to its Web site. From these entries, the winning recipe will be selected. The winner of this _____ gets to take a friend on a five-night trip to Tahiti. a. contest b. push money deal c. sampling d. relationship game e. sweepstakes

B. Free sample (Services can be sampled as easily as products.)

The Men's Health Center offers free blood pressure tests, cholesterol screening tests, and prostate exams one day each year. These free health tests are an example of a: a. premium b. free sample c. service commission d. sponsorship e. point-of-purchase promotion

A. Contest (Contests are promotions in which participants use some skill or ability to compete for prizes.)

The Pillsbury Bake-Off requires people to submit a recipe using Pillsbury baking products. Finalists are brought to Pillsbury kitchens to bake their recipes so the winner of a cash prize can be chosen. This is an example of a: a. contest b. sales promotion game c. sweepstakes d. push money deal e. P-O-P (participant of Pillsbury)

C. Loyalty marketing program (Loyalty marketing or frequent buyer programs induce brand loyalty by rewarding customers for multiple purchases.)

The Starbucks Reward program rewards frequent Starbucks customers with free refills on brewed coffee, free beverages with whole bean purchases, beverage customization, and free Wi-Fi computer access. The program is an example of a: a. directed coupon mailing b. sweepstakes c. loyalty marketing program d. trade sales promotion e. sampling program

B. Preapproach (Before approaching customers, the salesperson should learn as much as possible about the prospect's organization and its buyers. This process is called the pre approach.)

The _____ is a process that describes the homework that must be done by a salesperson before he or she contacts a prospect. a. pre-sales dialogue b. preapproach c. prospect customerization d. closing preamble e. sale profiling procedure

E. Generating leads (The steps in the selling process are: (1) generating leads, (2) qualifying leads, (3) approaching the customer and probing needs, (4) developing and proposing solutions, (5) handling objections, (6) closing the sale, and (7) following up.)

The first step in the selling process is: a. qualifying leads b. approaching the customer and probing needs c. developing and proposing solutions d. making a sales presentation e. generating leads

A. Immediate purchase (Sales promotion usually has more effect on behavior than on attitudes, and immediate purchase is the goal of sales promotion, regardless of what form of sales promotion.)

The goal of sales promotion (regardless of what form it takes) is usually: a. immediate purchase b. return on investment c. cost control d. market share leadership e. economies of scale

D. Relationship selling (The goal of relationship selling is to develop long-term satisfied customers.)

The knowledge that most businesses depend on repeat sales is the basis of: a. traditional personal selling b. direct marketing c. all trade promotions d. relationship selling e. product-oriented selling

D. Sales process The sales process is also called the sales cycle.)

The set of steps a salesperson goes through to sell a particular product is called the: a. P-O-S cycle b. stimulus-response hierarchy c. sales presentation d. sales process e. sales continuum

A. AIDA concept (The seven steps attempts to move the customer from attention to interest to desire, and finally to action.)

The seven steps of the selling process closely follow the: a. AIDA concept b. hierarchy of needs c. traditional communications model d. process of forecasting and satisfying industry demand e. JIT process

B. Can help companies identify new prospects (Companies participate in trade shows to attract and identify new prospects, serve current customers, introduce new products, enhance corporate image, test the market response to new products, enhance corporate morale, and gather competitive product information.)

The use of trade shows: a. is not an important aspect of sales promotion b. can help companies identify new prospects c. does not help introduce new products d. does not enhance corporate morale e. is a disadvantage in that it is usually impossible to display the product itself

C. Distributing single all-purpose coupons that can be redeemed for several brands (Marketers are not distributing all-purpose coupons redeemable across several brands.)

To encourage consumers to redeem coupons, marketers are doing all of the following EXCEPT: a. circulating more coupons b. shortening the time the coupon can be redeemed to create a feeling of urgency c. distributing single all-purpose coupons that can be redeemed for several brands d. offering online coupons that can be printed at home e. using instant coupons on product packages

B. Create long-term relationships between manufacturers and customers (Trade shows are not typically used to create any type of long-term relationships.)

Trade sales promotions are popular among manufacturers because they can do all of the following at trade shows EXCEPT: a. introduce new products b. create long-term relationships between manufacturers and customers c. enhance the corporate image d. test the market response to new products e. gather competitive information

A. Push (Trade promotions push a product through the distribution channel.)

Trade sales promotions support a _____ strategy. a. push b. hierarchical c. disintermediation d. discontinuous innovation e. pull

D. Build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between a company and its key customers (Sales promotions are more efficient at changing behavior than attitudes.)

Unlike other sales promotion activities, the objective of a loyalty marketing program is to: a. encourage brand switching b. appeal to bargain hunters who consistently buy the lowest-priced brand c. take away customers from the competition d. build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between a company and its key customers e. modify customers' attitudes toward a product

A. Consumer and trade (Sales promotion is usually targeted toward two distinctly different markets: consumers and the trade.)

What are the two types of sales promotion? a. Consumer and trade b. Informative and reminder c. Start-up and continual d. Adoptive and diffusive e. Personal and impersonal

B. Handle the question as an objection (The client is objecting to the product.)

What should the consultative salesperson do when the prospect says, "Are you telling me that your packaging will protect my fragile products better than your competitor's can?" a. Conduct an unplanned needs assessment. b. Handle the question as an objection. c. Immediately leave the prospect's office. d. Ask for referrals. e. Modify his or her sales proposal.

D. Premium (A premium is an extra item offered to the consumer, usually in exchange for some proof of purchase of the promoted product.)

When Darrell purchased a five-pound bag of 9Lives cat food, he received a free can of the manufacturer's new gourmet cat food. The can of cat food is an example of a: a. product placement b. trade sample c. contest d. premium e. loyalty incentive

D. Rebate (A rebate is a cash refund given for the purchase of a product during a specific period.)

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

A. Closing the sale (Closing requires courage and skill.)

When a salesperson asks for the sale, he or she is: a. closing the sale b. creating empathy c. reducing cognitive dissonance d. creating long-term reciprocal arrangements e. qualifying the sale

C. Negotiation (Negotiation involves offering special concessions during the closing of the sale.)

When a salesperson offers a discount if a prospect places a larger order, he or she is using the process of: a. summary b. assumption c. negotiation d. adaptation e. follow-up

C. Can use a message customized to the immediate needs of the customers (Generally speaking, personal selling becomes more important as the number of potential customers decreases, as the complexity of the product increases, and as the value of the product grows. The sales message can be varied according to the motivations and interests of each prospective customer.)

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

B. Frequent buyer program (A frequent buyer program rewards loyal customers for multiple purchases.)

Whenever Jeff buys a box lunch at Heavenly Ham, he gets a stamp on his "Lunch Bunch" card. When he has ten stamps, he can exchange the card for a free box lunch. This is an example of a(n): a. self-liquidating premium b. frequent buyer program c. loyalty incentive d. in-store rebate e. consumer allowance

D. Sweepstakes usually draw about ten times more participants than contests. (Contests require participants to have some skill. Sweepstakes are based on chance. Neither contests nor sweepstakes can be used if the marketer's objective is to create a long-term relationship with its customers, though they may generate short-term interest.)

Which of the following statements about contests and sweepstakes is true? a. Contests depend on luck, and participation is free. b. Contests are generally effective tools for creating long-term relationships with customers. c. Sweepstakes are promotions that require participants to exhibit some skill. d. Sweepstakes usually draw about ten times more participants than contests. e. Contests and sweepstakes are not useful for creating interest and publicity.

B. A salesperson should view objections as requests for more information. (A good salesperson should anticipate objections and be prepared to answer them. The way an objection is handled can be used to close a sale. A good salesperson welcomes objections as a legitimate part of the purchase decision.)

Which of the following statements about handling objections is true? a. A professional salesperson should not anticipate objections. b. A salesperson should view objections as requests for more information. c. Objections should not be used to close the sale. d. A good salesperson dreads having to handle sales objections. e. Objectives can only be handled when they arise, not anticipated beforehand.

A. Internet sales promotions are more effective and cost-efficient at generating responses than their off-line counterparts. (Customer loyalty programs are very effective on Internet sites to build customer loyalty. Sampling is a sales promotion option that can be effectively used by Internet businesses. Online coupons have a higher redemption rate than off-line coupons.)

Which of the following statements about online sales promotions is true? a. Internet sales promotions are more effective and cost-efficient at generating responses than their off-line counterparts. b. One of the few types of sales promotion that cannot be used online is sampling. c. Online coupons have lower redemption rates than off-line coupons. d. Loyalty marketing programs are ineffective when used at Web sites to encourage traffic. e. There is no way for a marketer to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with customers online.

D. A relationship salesperson would spend a lot of time qualifying leads.

Which of the following statements about the relative amount of time spent in the selling process by different types of salespeople is true? a. A consultative salesperson would spend a lot of time generating leads. b. A traditional salesperson would spend a lot of time following up the sale. c. A relationship salesperson would spend a lot of time handling objections. d. A relationship salesperson would spend a lot of time qualifying leads. e. A consultative salesperson would spend a lot of time closing the sale.

C. Sampling (Sampling enables customers to try a product risk-free.)

Which sales promotion tool allows the consumer the opportunity to try a product or service for free? a. Coupons b. Rebates c. Sampling d. Sweepstakes e. Allowances

A. A frequent buyer program (These are also called loyalty marketing programs.)

Which type of consumer sales promotion rewards loyal consumers for making multiple purchases of a particular good or service? a. A frequent buyer program b. An 80/20 program c. A net worth program d. A premium program e. A continuity program

C. To create a greater sense of urgency to redeem the coupon (Many marketers believe a shortened time frame will increase the redemption rate.)

Why are many marketers shortening the time in which a coupon can be redeemed? a. To track response rates b. To increase introductory sales c. To create a greater sense of urgency to redeem the coupon d. To respond to claims that coupons adversely affect consumer behavior e. To limit the use of on-pack coupons

A. Rebates are especially good at enticing purchases, but most consumers never bother to redeem them. (Rebates are unrelated to price discriminations. From the consumer viewpoint, one of the disadvantages of a rebate is having to wait for the money. Rebates are used most often to attract customers that are classified as bargain hunters. Brand-loyal customers would not be as likely to be attracted to a rebate offer.)

Why do some marketers offer rebates instead of price reductions to induce short-term sales? a. Rebates are especially good at enticing purchases, but most consumers never bother to redeem them. b. A price reduction of this type would likely be an example of price discrimination. c. Rebates offer a more immediate reward than price reductions. d. Rebates have a much higher redemption rate than coupons. e. Rebates result in brand-loyal consumers.

A. Trade shows (Trade shows are uniquely effective in introducing new products.)

You are responsible for sales promotion for Replenishmints, long-lasting breath mints that contain a blend of vitamins and other nutrients specifically formulated for smokers and for people exposed to tobacco in their environment. You need to introduce the mints to supermarket managers and owners, attract and identify new store contacts, and test market the response to Replenishmints. Which type of trade promotion will help you reach your objectives in the most cost-effective way? a. Trade shows b. Trade allowances and direct incentives c. Push money d. Contests and sweepstakes e. Direct sampling and store demonstrations

A. Point-of-purchase displays (Point-of-purchase promotion includes any promotional display set up at the retailer's location to perform these functions.)

_____ are promotional exhibits set up at the retailer's location to build traffic, advertise the product, or induce impulse buying. They are targeted to consumers. a. Point-of-purchase displays b. Trade shows c. Indirect demonstrations d. Direct demonstrations e. Freestanding kiosks

D. Lead qualification (When a prospect shows interest in learning more about a product, the salesperson has the opportunity to follow up, or qualify, the lead to determine if the prospect has a recognized need and buying power.)

_____ involves determining which sales prospects have a recognized need, buying power, and receptivity and accessibility. a. Prospect examination b. Customerization c. Lead reciprocity d. Lead qualification e. Bird-dogging

E. A trade allowance (This defines a trade allowance.)

_____ is a price reduction offered by manufacturers to intermediaries, such as wholesalers and 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

B. Networking (Networking is using friends, business contacts, coworkers, acquaintances, and fellow members in professional and civic organizations to identify potential clients.)

_____ is a process of finding out about potential clients from friends, business contacts, coworkers, acquaintances, and fellow members in professional or civic organizations. a. People surfing b. Networking c. Co-opting d. Lead intermediation e. Looking for the golden parachute

D. Relationship selling (Relationship selling is a multistage process that emphasizes personalization and empathy as key ingredients in identifying prospects and developing them as long-term satisfied customers.)

_____ is a sales practice that involves building, maintaining, and enhancing interactions with customers in order to develop long-term satisfaction through mutually beneficial partnerships. a. Networking b. Adaptive selling c. Stimulus-response selling d. Relationship selling e. Needs-dependent selling

D. Personal selling (Personal selling is a purchase situation involving personal, paid-for communication between two people in an attempt to influence each other.)

_____ is direct communication between a sales representative and one or more prospective buyers for the purpose of making a sale. a. Trade promotion b. Sales promotion c. Public relations d. Personal selling e. Direct marketing

B. Sales promotion (Sales promotion includes marketing activities--other than personal selling, advertising, and public relations--that stimulate consumer buying and dealer effectiveness.)

_____ is marketing communication activities in which a short-term incentive is offered to induce the purchase of a particular good or service. a. Publicity b. Sales promotion c. Promotion d. Advertising e. Motivation selling

B. Push money (Intermediaries receive push money as a bonus for pushing the manufacturer's brand through the distribution channel.)

_____ is money offered to channel intermediaries to encourage them to sell the manufacturer's product. a. A trade allowance b. Push money c. A selling deal d. A premium payment e. A direct trade sales promotion

B. Negotiation (Negotiation often plays a key role in the closing of the sale.)

_____ is the process during which both the salesperson and the prospect offer special concessions in an attempt to arrive at a sales agreement. a. Conciliation b. Negotiation c. Compromise d. Concession e. Dispensation

D. Consumer (Sales promotion is usually targeted toward two distinctly different markets: consumers and the trade.)

_____ sales promotions are targeted toward the ultimate end-user market. a. Facilitating b. Intermediary c. Pull d. Consumer e. Trade

A. Lead generation (This is the first step in the selling process.)

_____, or prospecting, is the identification of those firms and people most likely to buy the seller's offerings. a. Lead generation b. Lead qualification c. Customer mining d. Referral calling e. Cold calling