
What is Patient centric selling call?
The three role of the MR are:
Technical
Communication
Commercial
This process is nine skills, or nine steps:
The first Two steps Before visiting the doctor are:
Getting Pharmacy feedback about the HCP that you are about to visit.
Pre-call planning: by Setting objectives and preparing for the visit.
The next Five steps are performed During the visit with the doctor:
The Call opening which is Establishing rapport and setting the agenda.
Feature-benefits: by Presenting the product's features and benefits.
Probing questions: Asking questions to understand the doctor's needs and preferences.
Listening skills
Handling responses.
Closing: which is Securing commitment or agreement from the doctor.
And After visiting the doctor:
The post-call analysis by Reviewing the call to evaluate performance and plan next steps.
Pharmacy Feedback is essential to set the pre call planning
Let us see a simple practical pharmacy feedback role play
Setting a SMART goal of the upcoming visit
It is the approach that the MR uses to grab the Dr's attention
Now, the MR will highlight the features and benefits of the product, that are suitable for treating the specific indication, emphasizing its competitive advantage over the specific competitor.
Why Should MRs Ask Questions During the Call?
MRs should ask questions for several reasons:
Number one To understand the doctor's needs and preferences.
Number two, To keep the call interactive, maintaining two-way communication and keeping the doctor engaged and interested.
Listening is the key to build trust and better understanding
When talking with the doctor, the Medical Rep may notice two types of responses:
Positive responses, also called buying signals.
or. Negative responses, known as objections.
The CLEAR technique in handling objections
Role pay to practice the CLEAR
To ask for a commitment, the medical representative can use the SMART closing technique, which involves three questions:
The first one is to Ask if the doctor will use the product for the detailed specific indication.
Then to Request a certain number of patients to use the product (the measure should be ambitious and realistic).
Finally, to Set a time to collect the doctor's feedback.
Competent medical representatives can analyze their calls, take notes, and implement their observations. They document these comments to help set future plans.
Welcome to Selling Skills for Medical Representatives self paced online course, the comprehensive training program designed specifically for medical representatives, aiming to enhance their tactics of selling skills to achieve the maximum call quality ultimately to increase your productivity.
Let's take a closer look at the main objectives:
Firstly, we'll explore how to (perform a structured selling call). A well-organized call is crucial for maintaining professionalism and ensuring all important points are covered, to maximize impact of the call and drive results.
Our second objective is to (practice patient-centric sales calls). This involves tailoring your approach to meet the specific interest of the HCP which is the well-being of their patients. By focusing on what your product offers to the patient, you can increase the HCP engagement during the call and increase the likelihood of a successful sale as well.
Finally, we aim to help you (increase sales efficiency). Efficient sales practices save time and resources while boosting your overall productivity. We'll introduce you to techniques and tools that streamline your sales process, making you more effective in your role.
By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of these objectives and be able to apply them to your everyday sales activities.