According to the Textbook, Given the Increasing Importance of Building

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, given the increasing importance of building trust with customers and an emphasis on establishing and maintaining long-term relationships, what do today's buyers expect from salespeople?

• A) Buyers expect salespeople to be self-serving but empathetic.
• B) Buyers expect salespeople to pursue corporate objectives while balancing conflicting demands.
• C) Buyers expect salespeople to focus on creating value in the short term.
• D) Buyers expect salespeople to contribute to the success of the buyer's firm.

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