Which of the following statements is true about salespeople?
a. Salespeople are not in a position to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their company's products.
b. Salespeople only need a basic understanding of their product.
c. A salesperson can ignore competitors.
d. Salespeople stop contact with their customers after closing the sale.
e. Salespeople are almost always closer to customers than anyone else in the company.
Answer: e. Salespeople are almost always closer to customers than anyone else in the company.