How the right closing statement can turn optical shopper into buyer

 

Take-home message: In the closing statement, the optician uses one of any number of techniques in the hope that the customer agrees to make the purchase.

 

 

Dispensing Solutions By Arthur De Gennaro

As I mentioned in the last installment in this series, an optician attempts to close a sale using what is known as a closing statement. At its heart, a closing statement is a technique used to get the shopper to make a purchase decision-that is, to become a buyer.

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A little Internet research will show that there are literally hundreds of closing statements. The following are a couple of my favorites. I use these all the time when engaging customers.

Assumptive close

The assumptive close is used when the seller notices buying signals from the shopper (which has been discussed in a previous article) and the optician is convinced that he or she has established sufficient trust and value.

In this case, the optician might say: “Mrs. Arthur that frame really enhances your appearance and I am sure you will love the new digital progressive lenses. If you will have a seat at the dispensing table I will get the order started.”

Should the shopper take a seat at the dispensing table, it would be an indication that he or she has made the decision to purchase.

Another example of an assumptive close is: “Mrs. Arthur, I see you have Transitions lenses in your current eyeglasses. I assume you will want them in your new eyeglasses as well.”

If the shopper has enjoyed Transitions lenses in the past, he or she may simply nod or say, “Yes, I would like that.”

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