Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

Overview

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"Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative" is designed to equip a sales representative with the ultimate go-to guide on how to start a successful career in sales. This combines the essential core skills as well as communication and soft skills required for any sales enthusiast to kick start a successful career in sales. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: — Explain the need to upskill in their sales career. — List and practice the primary skills required to kick start and sail through their sales career successfully. — List and practice communication skills required in sales. — List and practice the soft skills for sales personality development. — List and practice the software skills essential for a sales person. "

Syllabus

Course overview

This module will introduce the learner to the Sales Rep Professional Certificate Program, take them through the program objectives and course categories. By the end of this module, the learner will be introduced to core skills required for a sales rep in an organization.

Primary sales skills

In this module, you will learn the core skillsets that are essential in building your sales career. These skills have a direct application in your day-to-day sales processes and establishing yourself in your sales career.

Communication skills

In this module, you will learn how to develop essential communication skills in sales in order to build and foster healthy customer relationships. This includes skills for writing, and speaking effectively via different communication platforms as well as in-person.

Essential softskills for sales reps

In this module, the learner will understand key soft skills including problem solving, team collaboration and critical thinking and interpersonal skills .

Software skills

This module is designed to equip the learner on the essential software skills required for any sales professional. We explore tools including spreadsheets, mobile apps and the CRM with the help of suitable examples.