Introduction
Sales professionals today must be adept in using technology to analyze sales data, manage customer relationships, and reach potential customers online. This training program provides Sales professionals with advanced computer skills that are essential for success in today's sales environment.
Objectives
The training program aims to equip Sales professionals with the following skills:
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
- Data visualization and presentation skills to effectively communicate sales data
- Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage customer data and automate sales processes
- Understanding of social media and online marketing techniques for reaching potential customers
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy best practices to protect customer data and mitigate cyber threats
Competencies
Upon completion of the training program, Sales professionals will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to analyze sales data using advanced Excel functions and formulas
- Proficiency in data visualization and presentation tools for communicating sales data to stakeholders
- Ability to manage customer data using a CRM system and automate sales processes
- Understanding of social media and online marketing techniques for reaching potential customers
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy best practices to protect customer data and mitigate cyber threats
Target Audience
The training program is designed for Sales professionals who want to advance their computer skills.
The program is suitable for Sales professionals of all levels, including sales managers, sales executives, and sales representatives.
Methodologies
The training program will be delivered through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and case studies.
Participants will have access to training materials, including manuals, guides, and videos, to reinforce their learning.
Participants will be expected to actively engage in the training program and complete practical exercises to apply their knowledge.
Training Outlines
Advanced Excel Skills
- Introduction to Excel: Basic functions and formulas
- Advanced functions and formulas: VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros, etc.
- Advanced data analysis techniques: data validation, conditional formatting, etc.
- Introduction to Excel add-ins and templates
- Practical exercises: building a sales dashboard, analyzing sales data, etc.
Data Visualization and Presentations
- Introduction to data visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, etc.
- Creating impactful charts and graphs for sales data
- Design principles for effective presentations
- Tools and techniques for delivering engaging presentations
- Practical exercises: creating a sales presentation, visualizing sales data, etc.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems
- Introduction to CRM systems and their importance in sales
- Navigation and customization of popular CRM platforms: Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.
- Best practices for maintaining and utilizing customer data
- Automation of sales processes and workflows
- Practical exercises: setting up a CRM system, managing customer data, etc.
Social Media and Online Marketing
- Introduction to social media platforms and their relevance to sales
- Techniques for utilizing social media to reach potential customers
- Principles of online marketing and advertising
- Analytics tools for measuring the effectiveness of online marketing efforts
- Practical exercises: creating a social media marketing plan, analyzing social media metrics, etc.
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Overview of common cybersecurity threats and data breaches
- Best practices for securing data and protecting against cyber threats
- Compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA)
- Practical exercises: implementing cybersecurity best practices, assessing and addressing data privacy risks, etc.
About London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.