When an AFLAC Insurance Agent Calls a Competitor's Small-Business Customers

question 88

Multiple Choice

When an AFLAC insurance agent calls a competitor's small-business customers to try to convince them to switch insurance companies, what type of sales activity is this?

• A) Missionary calling
• B) Technical prospecting
• C) Telemarketing
• D) Order taking
• E) Supporting

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