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Certificates: Certificate "Consultant E-Commerce and Sales Management"
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Additional Certificates: Digital Communication 4.0" certificate
E-Commerce" certificate
Certificate "Digital sales and distribution management"
Sales management" certificate -
Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 16 Weeks
Digital communication 4.0
Customer communication in the digital age
Basics of communication (approx. 1.5 days)
Levels of communication
Communication models
Meaning and special features of communication
Customer experience (CX)
Channels of customer communication
Interactivity and participation
Always On
Data integration
Internationalization
Digital generation
Corporate communication
Digitalization in everyday working life (approx. 1 day)
Society and politics
Industry and trade
New Work
Media management
Digital learning incl. forms of learning
Networked working environments/collaborative work
Media and copyright law
Human-technology interaction
What is "agility"?
Digital technologies (approx. 1 day)
Big Data - The "9V", goals of data collection
Use of big data, best practices
Internet of Things (IoT), networked things
IoE, big data and cloud computing
Connectivity
Artificial intelligence, algorithms
Nanobots - application in practice
Customer centricity - focus on customer benefits
Virtual reality, augmented reality
Bitcoins, blockchain
Digital sales channels (approx. 1 day)
Importance and structure of e-commerce
Processing contracts from online sales
Selecting and using online sales channels
Co-designing the range of goods or services and managing them online
Data protection within digital communication (approx. 1 day)
Differences between data protection and data security
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Dealing with personal data
Technical and organizational measures (TOMs)
Encryption of data
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
E-mails in the digital age (approx. 2 days)
Selection of media for written customer contact based on customer needs
Business letters and e-mails
The customer-oriented e-mail
Formulations
Choosing the right font style
Quick blocks
Spam filter
Video conferencing (approx. 2 days)
What is digital rhetoric?
Preparation for online meetings
Methods and tools for successful
online meetings
The key to success for your online meetings
Procedures and pitfalls in online calls
Technical framework conditions
Video conferencing software providers
Behavior in telephone and video conferences (approx. 1.5 days)
Characteristics of communication on the telephone
The importance of body language, influence of voice, choice of language, facial expressions and gestures
Perception of breathing, voice pitch, articulation and posture as well as personal perception
Active listening
Radiating confidence and competence
Service-oriented greeting, successful and active conversation skills
Invitation, preparation and follow-up
Making customer-oriented telephone calls (approx. 1.5 days)
Structure and organization of a telephone call
Definition and implementation of call objectives
Successful and active call management
Solution-oriented conversation
Saying goodbye at the end of the call
Forwarding a call
Preparation, follow-up and recording of a telephone call
Measures in the event of threats/attacks
Conflict management (approx. 0.5 days)
Causes of a conflict
Conflict models
Obstacles to communication
Stages of conflict management
Roles within conflict management
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Complaints management
Introduction to complaint management (approx. 1 day)
Complaints as opportunities for the company
Causes and types of complaints
Understanding customer behavior
Complaint management systems
Psychology of the complaint (approx. 1 day)
Iceberg theory
Relationship levels
Needs pyramid according to Maslow
Reaction to complaints (approx. 0.5 days)
Interpreting complaints and wishes
Tone and voice pitch
Key factors
Processing of complaints (approx. 1 day)
Basic rules for complaints
Processing written complaints
Procedure of a complaint discussion
De-escalation strategies (approx. 0.5 days)
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
E-Commerce
Basics of e-commerce (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to e-commerce and digital commerce
Business models and framework conditions
Players and enablers in e-commerce
Online sales channels and multi-channel strategies
Legal aspects (approx. 2 days)
Legal principles in online trading
Imprint, general terms and conditions and right of withdrawal
Data protection and DSGVO
International B2C online trade
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Online store systems and design (approx. 3 days)
Store systems and comparison of providers
Functionalities and design
Usability and user experience (UX)
Product presentations and descriptions
Checkout process optimization
Online marketing and customer acquisition (approx. 3 days)
Search engine marketing (SEA) and optimization (SEO)
Social media marketing and content strategies
Email marketing and newsletter optimization
Affiliate marketing and influencer cooperations
Display advertising and retargeting
Payment systems and finance (approx. 2 days)
Payment methods and providers in e-commerce
Risk management and fraud prevention
Debt collection and receivables management
Controlling and key figures in online retail
Logistics and fulfillment (approx. 2 days)
E-commerce logistics and shipping options
Warehouse and merchandise management systems
Returns management and optimization
International logistics and customs clearance
Customer service and CRM (approx. 2 days)
Customer service strategies in e-commerce
CRM systems and customer loyalty measures
Complaint management and conflict resolution
After-sales service and customer feedback
Web controlling and data analysis (approx. 2 days)
Web analytics tools and their use
Conversion optimization and A/B testing
Data analysis and interpretation
KPI tracking and reporting
Project work (approx. 2 days)
Conception and implementation of an e-commerce project
Presentation of the project result
Digital distribution and sales management
Basics of sales (approx. 1.5 days)
Sales strategies
Sales organization and structures
Development of a sales concept
Forms of distribution
Sales management and processes
Principles for negotiations
Negotiation phases
Roles and tasks in sales (sales staff and management)
Successful selling (approx. 2 days)
Psychology of sales
Obtaining and analyzing customer data
Analysis of customer needs
Target groups/buyer types
Sales talks and presentations
Sales conception
Conducting price negotiations
Closing the sale
Offer follow-up - Follow ups
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Customer Contact (approx. 5 days)
New customer acquisition, customer acquisition, customer acquisition and expansion
Analyzing buying motives
Benefit argumentation
Direct customer contact - customer first
Key account management
Complaint management
Existing customer care
Lead management
Sales Funnel
Customer Experience (CX)
Digitalization in sales (approx. 3 days)
CRM and CRM systems
Sales technologies
Digital sales channels
Success factors in e-business
Digital products, digital services, digital business models
Digital customer interfaces (customer journey map)
Strategic marketing in distribution and sales (approx. 2 days)
Customer centricity
Competitive orientation (USP - Unique Selling Proposition)
Situation analysis with SWOT
Internal and external analysis
Analysis of buyer behavior
Marketing research and forecasting
Market definition and segmentation
Target formulation, target groups
Market selection strategies, market participant strategies
Marketing mix
Sales controlling (approx. 2 days)
Objectives, tasks and instruments of sales controlling
Sales controlling
Distribution law (approx. 1.5 days)
Competition and trademark law
General terms and conditions (AGB)
Commercial agency law
Project work (approx. 3 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Sales management
Focus on markets and customers (approx. 3 days)
Changing markets
Market positioning (USP)
Customer centricity as the basis for sales success
Market analysis (including portfolio analysis)
Marketing mix and marketing instruments
LEAD and distribution channels
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Sales strategy, sales organization and sales processes in the digital age (approx. 2 days)
Sales strategy 4.0 - Sales goes digital
Sales organization
The holistic sales process
Intersections
Methods of territory division and territory planning
Sales partners and multipliers
Personality development for sales management (approx. 3 days)
Choreography of selling
Sales psychology and neuronal communication
Work motivation
Conducting negotiations
Moderation and presentation
Conflict management
Closing techniques
Successful complaint management
Change from employee to supervisor (approx. 3 days)
Changes and expectations
Closeness, distance and acceptance
Power and envy
Sales management and key figures (approx. 2 days)
CRM utilization
Planning and control
Controlling
KPIs
Personnel management in sales (approx. 3 days)
Leadership role in sales and interfaces
Employee management, understanding of roles and performance evaluation
Management concepts and models
Corporate culture
Employee appraisals and target agreements
Remuneration models in sales
Requirements profile and employee selection
Dealing with low performers
Leading at a distance
Employee development and promotion
Team building
Distribution law and other framework conditions (approx. 1 day)
Contract law and contract design
Contract components and general terms and conditions
Payment modalities
Aftersales services
Sales financing
Project work (approx. 3 days)
To deepen the content learned
Presentation of the results
Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.
After completing the course, you will have comprehensive skills in sales and customer management as well as in-depth knowledge of online retail. You will have mastered communication in the digital age, including modern and traditional channels such as email and video conferencing, and will be able to deal successfully with customer feedback and complaints. You know the structures and processes in sales, understand the strategic orientation and use of digital sales channels and modern sales strategies. You will also be able to design complaint and sales systems, increase customer focus and manage operational measures with key figures in order to coach and lead your team. In the field of online retail, you will have knowledge of legal principles, store systems, online marketing, payment systems, logistics and data analysis, enabling you to successfully set up and operate an online store. With your skills in sales law, customer service and leadership, you will be optimally prepared for the demands of modern sales and online business.
Employees and prospective managers from all areas who would like to work in e-commerce and sales management in the future and who would like to play a responsible role in the conception, design and practical implementation of websites.
After the course, a wide range of career opportunities will open up to you: whether as a sales or e-commerce manager, in customer service, complaints management or online marketing. Your expertise in digital sales, customer orientation and store management will make you a sought-after specialist - ideal for positions with strategic and managerial responsibility in modern and traditional sales teams.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).