Selling Tips
Imagine what you can do with selling tips like these. The possibilities are endless! Use the power of Girl Scout Cookies® — along with your powerful imagination — to reach your goals!
Check Out These Cookie Sale Tips from Girls Like You!
Top 10 Super Selling Strategies
Want to know the easiest way for girls to sell the most cookies? Check out the Girl Scout Top 10 (PDF - Opens new window). Choose some of these Girl Scout proven strategies to pump up your sales.
Meeting Your Customers:
- Introduce yourself as a Girl Scout® and explain why you are selling cookies.
- Share with your customer what you and your team will do with the proceeds from selling cookies.
- Explain how the cookie proceeds help girls in your council.
- Practice safety at every step.
- Be sure to tell your customers about your group's service or leadership project. They will like knowing their purchase will benefit both Girl Scouting and the community.
Help your Customers:
- Learn about each cookie and offer recommendations.
- Remind customers that Girl Scout Cookies® freeze well and they're only available once a year.
- Girl Scout Cookies® make great gifts and are perfect for parties.
- Explain that customers can also purchase cookies as a donation through the Gift of Caring or Hometown Heroes program.
- Learn how to answer questions about trans fat content and what a serving size is for each cookie.
Be Prepared to Sell:
- Rehearse your sales presentation with your family and friends.
- Hand the Order Card to customers and ask them to fill it out.
- Set a goal of how many cookies you will sell each day and track your progress.
- Never leave home without your Order Card.
- Keep your customer list from year to year.
- After delivery, call back customers to thank them for their order and to see if they would like more cookies.