How to start in Sales & Persuasion

This path is for anyone who wants to start in sales and persuasion from scratch. It begins with the basics of selling, moves to understanding customers and negotiating with them, then phone sales, and ends with market analysis and strategies for growing sales.

  1. 1

    Sales Skills

    Intermediate

    Why here: It is the general entry point to the field, introducing modern selling approaches and customer communication before any specialization.

    After it you can: You will be able to apply modern sales strategies and handle angry customers while building long-term relationships with them.

  2. 2

    Why here: After the basics you need to understand who you are talking to, and this course teaches you to read customer personalities.

    After it you can: You will be able to recognize different customer personality types and deal with difficult personalities appropriately.

  3. 3

    Negotiation Skills

    Intermediate

    Why here: It comes after understanding the customer because negotiation relies on the communication and persuasion skills you have started building.

    After it you can: You will be able to negotiate with confidence, overcome obstacles, and close agreements professionally.

  4. 4

    Phone Sales Art

    Intermediate

    Why here: It applies persuasion and communication skills to one specific channel, the phone, and suits you once the basics are solid.

    After it you can: You will be able to communicate with different types of customers by phone and persuade them with confidence.

  5. 5

    Sales Chemistry

    Intermediate

    Why here: It moves you from dealing with individual customers to understanding the market and the elements of sales as a whole.

    After it you can: You will be able to analyze different markets and develop sales strategies suited to each one.

  6. 6

    Why here: It is the last step because it brings everything together in strategies and performance measurement at the team level.

    After it you can: You will be able to analyze performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and train a team to handle objections.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous sales experience?
No. The path starts with the Professional Sales and Persuasion Skills course, which covers the basics of the field. After that you move step by step to understanding customers and negotiation.
If I already have a sales background, where do I start?
You can start with the negotiation skills course or the phone sales course, depending on your need. If you manage a team, the Sales Growth Strategies course is closer to you.
What will I be able to do at the end of the path?
You will be able to deal with different customer types, negotiate with them, and sell by phone. You will also be able to analyze the market and build strategies to grow sales.

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