BtoB and BtoC relationships , interactions are mainly based on HtoH (Human to Human) . This is an aspect of customer interactions that the Soncas method takes into consideration.
What does SONCAS mean?
Soncas (SONCAS) is the acronym for: Security, Pride, Novelty, Comfort, Money and Sympathy . Each letter actually designates different categories of motivations that could push the customer to purchase. Lately, another motivation has gained momentum. This is the “E” which designates Ecology. Consequently, SONCAS today becomes SONCASE .
It is clear that a customer is not limited to a single category. Its profile can be a subtle mixture of several of them .
The Soncas method is a sales technique that was born in 1993. It was a commercial framework by the name of Jean-Denis Larradet who created it. To design it, he was inspired by the Pyramid of Abraham Maslow's needs .
How to use the Soncas method?
Concretely, this commercial strategy consists of determining the motivations which would push the customer to purchase. To do this, the salesperson must apply active listening . He must also carry out a sufficiently in-depth behavioral analysis. This way, he will be able to present a relevant sales pitch to the prospect with the aim of encouraging him to buy .
In other words, this sales technique is based on the identification of the prospect's psychological profile . Then, the salesperson must adapt its communication technique so that the potential customer feels understood. To do this, it is above all necessary to explain to him the points which are likely to interest him .
The Soncas method is indeed a particularly interesting technique. However, you must first know what really characterizes each psychological profile.
Presentation of the different SONCAS profiles
Security: sweeping away doubts and fears
A customer who desires security will seek to he takes as much as possible The goal of the salesperson must then be to reassure his interlocutor . To do this, he can present one or more aspects that can provide him with this feeling of security.
To do this, it is possible in particular to highlight durability and guarantee . Otherwise, the reliability of the product or service are also reassuring qualities.
Pride: highlighting the customer
A prospect who is in the Pride category will especially look for rarity . In order to push him to buy a product or service, the seller will have to be cunning . Indeed, it must emphasize the unique aspect of its offer in order to touch the ego of the potential customer. However, you have to be careful to be subtle.
Terms like limited supply ” and “high end” have a formidable effect on people with a prideful profile. In addition, this type of prospect generally likes to receive personalized support.
Novelty: always staying one step ahead
Novelty often makes us curious. This curiosity can very quickly turn into a desire to buy . The prospect who is attracted by novelty will above all seek to always be ahead of others. At least he wants to follow the trend.
When the Playstation 5 was released, for example, gaming enthusiasts had to wait in long lines to hope to get one.
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Comfort: simplicity is the key to selling
The customer looking for comfort is easy to spot. He is looking for a product or a service that facilitates his daily life . A solution that solves its problem, but which is complicated, will therefore not interest this prospect .
Customers in the Comfort category are mainly looking for simplicity . They easily succumb to criteria such as the ease of installation and use of a product, for example.
Money: prioritizing financial security
Money is a major concern for more than one. However, it is not always for the same reasons. Some have, for example, a limited budget , while others are mainly interested in the value for money .
In any case, there is an effective way to encourage them to buy. It is to speak in terms of gain, particularly investment . Concretely, the customer wants the salesperson to reassure him. To do this, the seller can give more or less rational reasons for concluding the purchase.
Sympathy: the relationship above all!
In general, sympathy is an extremely useful skill. This is all the more true in the case of a salesperson. But the fact is that the sale of products or services is not limited to a systematic approach. It is more an interaction between two people . Therefore, for this category of prospect, the offer is important, but it is its relationship with the salesperson which will be the most decisive.
In a situation where two sellers offer the same offer, this prospect will choose that of the person he finds the most sympathetic .
Ecology: a new issue
Environmental protection has gained momentum in recent years, with the imminent threat of global warming. More and more consumers are paying particular attention to their ecological impact .
In fact, it has become essential to highlight the ecological and respectful aspect of nature . For this type of potential customer, the durability of a product can be a determining criterion. The values of the brand or company influence its choices.
Be careful not to consider the SONCAS method as a ready -made technique that works every time. It is undeniably effective, but also has limits. The ideal is to powerful sales and . In addition, it works better with qualified prospects , which have already shown their commitment and on which the seller already has information.
With Magileads , your sellers will only receive prospects arriving at maturity, ready to be converted to customers . Upstream, your marketers will access the tools necessary to target, animate, score and pilot your prospects . They can work from your own base or the one offered by the platform. Indeed, Magileads gives you access to its base of 20 million qualified B2B prospects .
