Sales

Sales careers are dynamic, rewarding, and full of potential. Whether you're brand new to the sales industry or an experienced professional looking for new opportunities, this is your one-stop resource for all things related to advancing your sales career.

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Status: Free

Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

Status: New AI skills

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Order Fulfillment, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation

Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Cleansing, Customer Insights, Cross Selling, Customer Data Management, Sales Pipelines, Upselling, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Sales Process, Sales Management, Microsoft Teams, Personalized Service

A career in sales offers opportunities in many industries and businesses. We've gathered our top resources for getting started in business and sales, with topics including:

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