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Personal selling is an integral part of marketing, where the salesperson engages in one-on-one communication to understand customer needs, address concerns, and persuades them to make a purchase.

One of the vital significance of personal selling in marketing is its ability to build strong relationships with customers.

By engaging in face-to-face interactions, salespeople can establish trust, provide personalized recommendations, and offer solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer. This personal touch helps in fostering long-term customer loyalty and retention.

Next, it is highly effective for selling complex or high-priced products. Salespeople engage in direct conversations to explain product features, address customer doubts, and showcase value propositions.

By providing detailed information and demonstrating product usage, they boost customer confidence and improve conversion rates.

Also, it enables immediate feedback and real-time market research. Salespeople gather valuable insights about customer preferences, pain points, and competitive intelligence, which can improve product offerings and marketing strategies.

Overall, personal selling remains a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, complementing other marketing efforts and driving customer engagement and sales growth.

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Personal SellingOne on one CommunicationCustomer RelationshipsTrust buildingPersonalized RecommendationsComplex high priced ProductsProduct DemonstrationsCustomer FeedbackMarket ResearchCustomer EngagementSales Growth

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8.13 : Personal Selling I

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8.1 : Communication Process

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8.2 : Communication Objectives

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8.3 : The AIDA Model

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8.5 : Effective Marketing Communication

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8.6 : Advertising I

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8.7 : Advertising II

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8.8 : Advertising III

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8.9 : Celebrity Endorsements and Influencers

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8.10 : Sales Promotion I

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8.11 : Sales Promotion II

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8.12 : Sales Promotion III

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8.14 : Personal Selling II

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8.15 : Direct Marketing I

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