Cold calling is the solicitation of potential customers who were not expecting calls from a salesperson. It is a technique used to contact individuals who have not previously expressed an interest in the products or services that are being offered. It is the opposite of warm calling which is preceded by some sort of contact with the potential customers.
Cold calling generally refers to phone calls, but it can also involve drop-in visits, such as with door-to-door salespeople. From the sales person perspective, it is a difficult job because of the wide variety of responses from the potential customers, ranging from simple hang-ups to verbal abuse. It is increasingly becoming more controversial because of the increased use of the technique by scammers and the rise of newer, more effective methods of sales channels.
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