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Can you describe a time when you successfully turned a challenging sales prospect into a loyal customer?

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  • Can you describe a time when you successfully turned a challenging sales prospect into a loyal customer?
  • Tell me about a situation where a difficult prospect later became one of your best clients.
  • Have you ever worked with a client who was hesitant at first but later became loyal? How did you make that happen?
  • Share an experience where you changed a prospect's perception and won them over.
  • Walk me through a scenario where you turned a skeptical lead into a long-term customer.
  • Describe a time when a hesitant client eventually became an advocate for your company.
  • Can you recall a deal where a prospect had major concerns but you still closed successfully?
  • Have you ever faced resistance from a potential client? How did you win them over?
  • Give an example of a difficult sales negotiation that ended in a lasting partnership.
  • What strategies have you used to turn an uninterested lead into a committed customer?
  • Have you ever had a client who initially didn't see the value in your product but later became a repeat customer?

Interview question asked to Account Managers and Technical Account Managers interviewing at C3.ai, Citrix Systems, Paychex and others: Can you describe a time when you successfully turned a challenging sales prospect into a loyal customer?.