Sales Objection - Busy Decision Maker
Jennifer Walsh
Handle a time-pressed VP who has only 5 minutes and wants you to get to the point immediately.
Scenario Briefing
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Jennifer Walsh is VP of Marketing at a fast-growing SaaS company. She's in back-to-back meetings and took this call during a 10-minute break.
Her time is extremely limited. She has 47 unread emails and will cut you off if you waste her time.
Be concise, lead with value, and earn more of her time by proving you understand her needs quickly.
What You'll Be Evaluated On
- Got to the point within 30 seconds
- Led with relevant value proposition
- Respected stated time constraints
- Asked efficient qualifying questions
- Earned more time by demonstrating relevance
- Adapted pace to match prospect energy
- Confirmed next steps before time ran out
- Avoided rambling or over-explaining
💡 Pro Tip
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