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Explore career opportunities in emerging technologies such as cloud computing and cyber security.
Understand how to consult, present, and solve problems with new technology for success in selling.
Develop your knowledge of how to sell to private companies, public companies, and local, state, and federal governments.
Learn a proven four-step methodology for success as a technology sales professionals.
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With tens of thousands of jobs in technology sales available, this is a rapidly emerging opportunity that needs sharp people to make critical connections between technical solutions and technical buyers, company owners, and decision-makers. The rapid growth in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, cyber security, Internet of Things, and more requires effective sales professionals to help bring these products and services to market.
Imagine helping transform an industry of business customers from traditional computers and large on-premise storage rooms littered with vulnerabilities and cyber threats to technologically advanced, low-cost, scalable technology and proven secure environments. With expert-led training and practice in this course, you’ll have the opportunity to confidently drive revenue for your employer and your customers.
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Understand how emerging technologies are creating opportunities for sales professionals, and build your knowledge of cloud computing and cyber security.
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Examine the critical steps of the sales process, and learn how to prospect, assess customer needs, and propose a solution to these needs.
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Explore the final stages of selling with an emphasis on sales pipeline management, closing deals, and sales goal planning and forecasting.
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Reviewed on Nov 19, 2022
Excellent entry-level courses for anyone getting into the tech sales ever-growing industry. This is a must-get before a career in the tech sales industry.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2024
This course packs a lot in the time provided. Modules 3 and 4 were great.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024
Great introduction course. Thank you presenters for the tremendous curriculum. Now time to put this new knowledge into ACTION!
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