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Cisco 700-805 Exam - Topic 1 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 700-805 exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 1
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Which is the first step in a solutions-led sales approach?

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Suggested Answer: D

a solutions-led sales approach is:

A sales methodology that focuses on understanding the customer's business needs, challenges, and objectives

A consultative process that involves discovering, proposing, validating, and closing solutions that deliver value and outcomes for the customer

A way of differentiating Cisco and partners from competitors by offering integrated solutions that leverage Cisco's portfolio and expertise

The first step in a solutions-led sales approach is to understand the customer's objectives, which includes:

Asking open-ended questions to uncover the customer's pain points, goals, and priorities

Listening actively and empathetically to the customer's responses

Confirming and summarizing the customer's objectives and expectations


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Sylvia
5 months ago
B is important too, but D is the right choice for solutions-led sales.
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Fletcher
5 months ago
Really? I’m surprised that’s the first step. Seems too basic.
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Annalee
5 months ago
Totally agree with D! You can't sell without knowing what they need.
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Fletcher
6 months ago
No way, I thought it was A! Presenting a quote seems like a start.
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Virgilio
6 months ago
I think it's definitely D, understanding the customer's objectives.
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Jacob
6 months ago
I'm leaning towards understanding the customer's objectives as the first step, but I could be mixing it up with another sales approach we studied.
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Elli
6 months ago
I feel like identifying the latest technology release could be relevant, but it seems more like a follow-up step rather than the first one.
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Glory
6 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think examining previous purchases was mentioned as important, but it might come later in the process.
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Raymon
7 months ago
I think the first step is to understand the customer's objectives, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the very first thing we should do.
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Silva
7 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D, but I'm not 100% confident. The other options seem more focused on the sales process rather than understanding the customer.
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Gail
7 months ago
Definitely understand the customer's objectives. That's the key to a solutions-led approach - you need to really understand their needs and challenges first.
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Arlette
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking it might be to examine previous purchases, but I could be wrong. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Remona
7 months ago
I think the first step is to understand the customer's objectives. That seems like the most logical starting point to me.
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Gilma
1 year ago
I think identifying the latest technology release could also help in offering innovative solutions to the customer.
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Artie
1 year ago
Ooh, technology release? I'm sorry, but that's not the first step. Gotta start with D - understanding the cusTamekiaer's goals.
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Dean
1 year ago
D, for sure. You can't expect to sell someone a solution if you don't even know what their problem is. Duh!
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Callie
1 year ago
Definitely, starting with understanding the customer's objectives sets the foundation for a successful sales approach.
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Margret
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to know what the customer needs before presenting a quote.
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Hermila
1 year ago
Exactly! Understanding the customer's objectives is key to offering the right solution.
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Dorethea
1 year ago
I'm gonna have to go with D on this one. Seems like the most logical first step to me.
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Aretha
1 year ago
User 4: Right, it's all about meeting the customer's goals.
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Janna
1 year ago
User 3: It sets the foundation for a successful sales approach.
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Arlyne
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, it helps tailor the solution to their specific needs.
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Olen
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, understanding the customer's objectives is key.
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Avery
1 year ago
I believe examining previous purchases can also be important to tailor the solution to the customer's needs.
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Cammy
1 year ago
I agree with Elmira, understanding the customer's objectives is crucial in a solutions-led sales approach.
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Tamekia
1 year ago
You can't just throw a random quote at the cusTamekiaer, that's not very solutions-focused. I'd go with D.
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Reena
1 year ago
Yeah, presenting a quote without knowing their goals won't help.
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Odelia
1 year ago
I agree, understanding the customer's objectives is key.
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Freeman
1 year ago
D definitely seems like the right choice here. Gotta know what the customer wants before you can propose a solution.
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Elmira
1 year ago
I think the first step is to understand the customer's objectives.
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Stevie
1 year ago
I think the answer is D. Understanding the customer's objectives is the foundation for a solutions-led approach.
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Dwight
1 year ago
Exactly, it's all about providing value and solving their problems.
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Mable
1 year ago
Presenting a quote without knowing their objectives won't be effective.
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Nickie
1 year ago
It helps tailor the solution to meet their specific needs.
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Ernie
1 year ago
I agree, understanding the customer's objectives is crucial.
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