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Business English for Sales: Language That Closes

Sales and marketing live and die on persuasion — discovery calls, pitches, demos, objection handling, and copy that converts. Business English for sales and marketing professionals sharpens exactly that language, drawing on a sales leader's playbook. Because in sales, how you say it is often what closes it.

Digby R. Kerr
By Digby R. Kerr — Wharton MBA, author of 12 books, founder of Kerr University™. 35+ years leading global business.

The discovery call

Great selling starts with great questions. 'What's driving you to look at this now?' uncovers the real need. Listen more than you pitch — the best salespeople diagnose before they prescribe.

Handle objections without pushing

Objections are buying signals. Acknowledge, ask a question, and address the real concern: 'That's fair — what would need to be true for this to work for you?' Curiosity closes; pressure repels.

Demos that close

Show the value, not every feature. Tie each point to the prospect's specific problem, keep it tight, and end with a clear next step.

Copy and outreach that get replies

Cold outreach works when it's about them, not you. Lead with a relevant reason to talk, keep it short, and make the next step easy.

Frequently asked questions

What is Business English for sales and marketing?

English focused on persuasion — discovery calls, pitches, demos, objection handling, and copy that converts.

How do I handle sales objections in English?

Acknowledge the objection, ask a question, and address the real concern. Curiosity closes; pressure repels.

How do I run a good discovery call?

Ask great questions and listen more than you pitch — diagnose the real need before proposing a solution.

How do I write outreach that gets replies?

Make it about the prospect, lead with a relevant reason to talk, keep it short, and make the next step easy.

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