Technical Sales and Marketing

Catalog description

In this course students will build on their knowledge of marketing and sales and in particular, technical sales, in order to master the skills needed to be an effective and persuasive technical salesperson. Students will be introduced to the selling process within the context of the broader marketing plan. Topics include technical selling, generating and qualifying sales leads, planning sales calls, demonstrations, negotiations, closing the sale, follow up, building partnerships, managing time and territory, and sales metrics. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3