Sales jobs span nearly every industry, from agribusiness and pharmaceuticals, to telecommunications and property management. And essential to sales is the management of the sales force. This course provides the knowledge and know how required for careers in sales management. Students are exposed to all facets of sales management, including organizing, selecting, training, motivating, supervising and compensating the sales force, territory management and administration and sales and expense forecasting. Also covered are typical sales management problems and potential solutions. As part of the course, you will meet a number of practicing sales managers who share their experience and knowledge. The learning outcomes are: · Develop a plan for organizing, staffing and training a sales force. · Identify the key factors in establishing and maintaining high morale in the sales force. · Develop an effective sales compensation plan. · Evaluate the performance of a sales person. · Organize sales territories to maximize selling effectiveness. · Evaluate sales and sales management strategies in relation to current legal and ethical standards of practice.
- Account Managers
- Sales Associates
- Business Developers
- Entrepreneurs
- Operations Analysts
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此專項課程包含 5 門課程
Account Management & Sales Force Design
The first course in the Sales Operations/Management Specialization, Account Management & Salesforce Design aims to introduce learners to a variety of sales methods. Students will gain knowledge on steps in strategic planning and sales management, responsibilities of a sales manager, kinds of sales operations, a recap of the personal selling process, and the concept of a buying center.
Sales Force Management
The second course in the Sales Operations/Management Specialization, Sales Force Management covers various aspects of hiring and personnel administration. Students will learn about job design and recruitment processes, tools of recruitment, the role of training in sales force development, and motivating salespeople to perform the tasks critical to an organization's success.
Compensation, Expenses and Quotas
This course is the third part of the Sales Operations/Management Specialization. In it, we will discuss some of the financial aspects involved in managing a sales force. Students will learn about the options available for sales force compensation, the different types plans you can use to manage your sales expenses, and how you can use quotas to help your salespeople achieve goals.
Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues
In the fourth part of the Sales Operations/Management Specialization, students will explore the purpose and methods for forecasting and budgeting in a management role. Next, we will learn how to develop territories and evaluate sales performance. Finally, we will explore the legal and ethical issues facing sales managers.
講師
Michael F. Walsh, Ph.D.
Department Chair & Associate Professor of Marketing
Suzanne C. Bal
Teaching Assistant Professor, Marketing
Emily C. Tanner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Marketing關於 西弗吉尼亚大学
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此课程是 100% 在线学习吗？是否需要现场参加课程？
此课程完全在线学习，无需到教室现场上课。您可以通过网络或移动设备随时随地访问课程视频、阅读材料和作业。
完成专项课程需要多长时间？
This specialization contains one course of five weeks, three courses of four weeks, and a final capstone project for a total of 18-19 weeks.
What background knowledge is necessary?
This specialization assumes some familiarity with retail settings, but no specific knowledge is required.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
It is strongly recommended that students complete all five courses in sequential order.
完成专项课程后我会获得大学学分吗？
No university credit is available for this specialization.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
Upon completing this Specialization, you will be able to:
· Develop a plan for organizing, staffing and training a sales force.
· Identify the key factors in establishing and maintaining high morale in the sales force.
· Develop an effective sales compensation plan.
· Evaluate the performance of a sales person.
· Organize sales territories to maximize selling effectiveness.
· Evaluate sales and sales management strategies in relation to current legal and ethical standards of practice.
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