Sales Mgt for CPG & Foodserv

Catalog description

This course studies the complex and demanding responsibilities of sales management, for both consumer packaged goods and foodservice. The course will include creation of the sales strategic plan, managing the sales force, coordination of the interface with marketing, establishing sales force objectives, forecasting, understanding customer relationships, motivating and training the sales force and the role of fact-based decision making. Topics will also include the relationship of the sales force to the chief executive officer and social, ethical and legal responsibilities of sales management.