Blogs - Sales Excellence in Logistics

Picking up on non-verbal cues: reading body lan...

Coen van der Maarel

In logistics sales, success is often attributed to data, pricing, and operational excellence. But there’s another layer - quieter, less visible, and often more revealing: non-verbal communication. The ability to...

Picking up on non-verbal cues: reading body lan...

Coen van der Maarel

In logistics sales, success is often attributed to data, pricing, and operational excellence. But there’s another layer - quieter, less visible, and often more revealing: non-verbal communication. The ability to...

Active listening techniques for logistics sales

Coen van der Maarel

How listening can increase deal win rates In logistics sales, success is often attributed to sharp pricing, strong networks, or operational excellence. Yet one of the most underutilized drivers of...

Active listening techniques for logistics sales

Coen van der Maarel

How listening can increase deal win rates In logistics sales, success is often attributed to sharp pricing, strong networks, or operational excellence. Yet one of the most underutilized drivers of...

Building genuine interest in your customer’s su...

Coen van der Maarel

Building genuine interest in your customer’s successRelationship-driven sales tips for logistics professionals In today’s logistics landscape - defined by tight margins, supply chain disruptions, and increasing customer expectations - sales...

Building genuine interest in your customer’s su...

Coen van der Maarel

Building genuine interest in your customer’s successRelationship-driven sales tips for logistics professionals In today’s logistics landscape - defined by tight margins, supply chain disruptions, and increasing customer expectations - sales...

Follow-up questions that make a difference

Coen van der Maarel

Turning vague answers into actionable insights In logistics sales, the difference between a missed opportunity and a strategic win often comes down to one simple skill: the ability to ask...

Follow-up questions that make a difference

Coen van der Maarel

Turning vague answers into actionable insights In logistics sales, the difference between a missed opportunity and a strategic win often comes down to one simple skill: the ability to ask...

Uncovering hidden needs through structured ques...

Coen van der Maarel

Uncovering hidden needs through structured questioning In logistics sales, the most valuable opportunities are often not the ones customers clearly articulate. They sit beneath the surface—hidden behind operational habits, internal constraints,...

Uncovering hidden needs through structured ques...

Coen van der Maarel

Uncovering hidden needs through structured questioning In logistics sales, the most valuable opportunities are often not the ones customers clearly articulate. They sit beneath the surface—hidden behind operational habits, internal constraints,...

Challenging assumptions without offending

Coen van der Maarel

How curiosity drives innovative solutions in logistics sales In logistics sales, many conversations start with assumptions. “The customer only cares about price.”“They have always shipped it this way.”“That solution won’t...

Challenging assumptions without offending

Coen van der Maarel

How curiosity drives innovative solutions in logistics sales In logistics sales, many conversations start with assumptions. “The customer only cares about price.”“They have always shipped it this way.”“That solution won’t...