Sales & Negotiation Skills Training Course

Sales & Negotiation Skills Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Sales & Negotiation Skills Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Effective sales and negotiation skills are important for understanding customer needs, communicating value, building relationships and achieving mutually beneficial business outcomes. This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage sales conversations, influence purchasing decisions and negotiate professionally.

The course focuses on sales fundamentals, customer needs assessment, persuasive communication, handling objections, negotiation strategies, relationship building and closing techniques. Participants will develop practical approaches for managing the sales process and reaching agreements that support both customer needs and business objectives.

Course Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Account and client relationship officers
  • Customer service professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Marketing and communication professionals
  • Procurement and purchasing professionals
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Business development teams
  • Professionals involved in client negotiations

Personal Impact

  • Develop effective sales and negotiation skills.
  • Improve ability to identify customer needs.
  • Strengthen persuasive communication techniques.
  • Improve confidence in sales conversations.
  • Develop effective objection-handling skills.
  • Strengthen negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Improve ability to communicate value.
  • Develop effective techniques for closing sales.
  • Build stronger and more professional client relationships.

Organizational Impact

  • Improve sales effectiveness and customer engagement.
  • Strengthen client acquisition and retention.
  • Improve conversion of sales opportunities.
  • Support stronger negotiation outcomes.
  • Improve handling of customer objections.
  • Strengthen account and client relationships.
  • Support achievement of sales and business development objectives.
  • Promote consistent and professional sales practices.

Course Objectives

  • Explain fundamental sales and negotiation concepts.
  • Understand different stages of the sales process.
  • Identify customer needs, expectations and buying considerations.
  • Apply effective questioning and active listening techniques.
  • Communicate product and service value effectively.
  • Develop persuasive sales messages.
  • Handle customer objections professionally.
  • Apply appropriate negotiation strategies and techniques.
  • Identify interests, priorities and possible areas of agreement.
  • Manage difficult sales and negotiation situations.
  • Develop effective closing techniques.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Sales Fundamentals and Customer Needs

  • Introduction to professional selling
  • Understanding the sales process
  • Identifying target customers
  • Understanding customer needs and expectations
  • Customer research and preparation
  • Active listening and effective questioning
  • Building rapport and trust
  • Identifying customer priorities
  • Communicating value and benefits
  • Activity: Develop a customer needs profile and prepare a suitable sales approach based on the identified requirements.

Module 2: Persuasive Selling and Handling Objections

  • Principles of persuasive communication
  • Presenting products and services effectively
  • Linking features to customer benefits
  • Building compelling sales messages
  • Understanding customer objections
  • Common types of sales objections
  • Responding to objections professionally
  • Maintaining customer engagement
  • Building confidence during sales conversations
  • Case Study: Analyse a challenging sales situation and develop an appropriate response to customer objections while maintaining the value proposition.

Module 3: Negotiation, Closing and Relationship Management

  • Introduction to sales negotiation
  • Preparing for negotiations
  • Understanding interests and priorities
  • Negotiation strategies and techniques
  • Creating mutually beneficial agreements
  • Managing price and value discussions
  • Handling difficult negotiation situations
  • Recognising buying signals
  • Sales closing techniques
  • Follow-up and relationship management
  • Role Play: Conduct a simulated sales negotiation from initial discussion through objection handling, agreement and closing.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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