No se requiere experiencia previa.
Programa especializado: Sales Operations/Management
Prepare Yourself for a Sales Management Career. Master knowledge and techniques to manage an effective sales force.
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Proyecto de aprendizaje aplicado
The specialization project involves selecting a business that has a sales function/operation. The learners are to identify the manager responsible for the sales function (typically called a Sales Manager) and interview this person on the sales management practices at this firm. The purpose of the interview is to understand how one firm organizes and manages their sales function along the following parameters:
· Sales management
· Sales Organization
· Recruitment & Induction Process
· Territory allocation Process & Strategy
· Reporting structure and systems
· Compensation structure
· System of Evaluation
· Training & Development
· Students will apply the concepts learned in the specialization to guide and structure the interview as well as comparing and contrasting one firm’s practice with the “ideal” world as presented in the course.
No se requiere experiencia previa.
Hay 5 cursos en este Programa Especializado
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.
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Universidad de Virginia Occidental
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Can I just enroll in a single course?
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Can I take the course for free?
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¿Cuánto tiempo se necesita para completar un programa especializado?
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
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