THE FUTURE OF SALES: SOCIAL SELLING

Purpose- This paper aims to be an exploratory study, to shed light on subsequent researches regarding the changing sales craft in a changing world. Methodology-- Internet-based research is conducted to amass the essential information on the changing sales techniques in the new world. Findings- As a result of the research, significant differences are observed in the art of sales, along with the inclusion of the Generation-Z in business, with social media which has become a part of our life and with the changing world under the darkness of COVID 19. Conclusion- This article is aimed to be an initial step for a guide intended for salespeople and business owners to take appropriate action and adapt their sales strategies to the new world.

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