Sales management with e-commerce

The course first explains specialist knowledge for senior sales, from the role of markets and customers to digital sales strategies and processes on the technical side and topics such as personal development and employee management on the personal side. The course then provides relevant knowledge regarding store systems, online marketing strategies, logistics and customer service for an entry into e-commerce and gives an insight into the use of artificial intelligence in this area.
  • Certificates: Sales management" certificate
    E-Commerce" certificate
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday 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.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

Sales management

Strategy and digital marketing (approx. 3 days)

Foundation for sustainable sales management

Market analysis and trends: agile markets, digitalization and USP development

Customer centricity: customer orientation, customer journey and loyalty

Channels and lead management: multichannel, omnichannel and lead generation

Marketing-sales alignment: optimized cooperation


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

AI in sales: strategic potential and implementation

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Sales performance and organization (approx. 4 days)

Efficient management and structuring of sales

Sales strategy 4.0: adapting to digital requirements

Organization and processes: Efficient structures and interface management

Territory and partner management: Planning and developing territories and networks

Controlling and KPIs: Data-based management and forecasting

CRM strategy: customer relationship management for loyalty


Leadership and psychology in sales (approx. 5 days)

Core competencies for empathic leadership and team dynamics

Leadership role and change: transformation, expectations and authentic leadership

Emotional leadership: sales psychology, motivation and listening


Employee development and promotion: individual needs, challenges and potential (approx. 2 days)

Leadership models: concepts for loyal teams and corporate culture

Team dynamics and conflicts: dealing with low performers, crisis management

Leading at a distance: remote leadership


Personnel, negotiation and law (approx. 3 days)

Skills for recruitment, contracts and legal security

Recruiting and development: employee selection, onboarding and talent development

Consulting and sales: solution selling, needs analysis and value argumentation

Negotiation and closing: advanced strategies and techniques

Presentation and communication: Confident appearance as a manager

Sales law: drafting contracts, GDPR and compliance


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To deepen the content learned

Presentation of the 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

EU product safety regulation: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)


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



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After completing the course, you will know the markets, be able to assess the clientele, develop the right sales strategy and implement it operationally. You will define key figures, coach your team and master the basics of sales management - from strategy and organization to negotiations and direct customer contact. You will also be able to recruit customer-oriented sales employees. Important soft skills to strengthen your leadership skills round off the course.

Furthermore, after this course you will have acquired a sound understanding of all important aspects of online retail. You will be familiar with the legal principles, have mastered the selection and design of store systems and be able to develop effective online marketing strategies.

Employees and prospective managers from all areas who would like to work in sales management in the future.

This course qualifies you for a career in sales or distribution and therefore for positions in all companies with a sales department.

After completing the course, you will also have acquired a broad basic knowledge that will enable you to enter various fields of activity in online retail.

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).

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