STRATEGIC SALES LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Course Code
SMA 301
Category
Sales & Marketing
Scope
Sales & Marketing
Duration
4 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to lead and manage high-performing sales teams strategically.
Target Audience
Sales managers, sales directors, business development leaders, and senior sales professionals.
Course Overview
This advanced course is designed to equip sales managers with the strategic knowledge and leadership skills necessary to drive team performance and achieve business objectives in today's dynamic market. It goes beyond foundational sales techniques to focus on the core competencies of effective sales leadership, including strategic planning, performance management, coaching, and talent development. Participants will learn how to build, motivate, and manage high-performing sales teams, navigate complex market challenges, and leverage data to make informed decisions. The program provides actionable frameworks and best practices to help managers optimize their team's productivity and deliver sustainable revenue growth.
Learning Objectives
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans that align with overall business goals.
- Master advanced techniques for coaching and mentoring sales professionals to improve individual and team performance.
- Utilize data-driven insights to manage sales pipelines, forecast revenue, and optimize resource allocation.
- Lead and motivate a high-performing sales team in a competitive and evolving market.
- Design and execute effective compensation plans, performance metrics, and sales territories.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Sales Leadership – Strategic planning, Sales strategy, Business alignment; ISM Code resource management, ISPS Code security budgeting.
Day 2: Team Management – Coaching, Mentoring, Performance management; STCW competency and training, MLC 2006 career development.
Day 3: Data-Driven Sales – Pipeline management, Forecasting, Resource allocation; ISO 9001 quality management.
Day 4: Compensation & Territories – Compensation plans, Performance metrics, Territory design; IMO commercial guidelines, UN SDG 8.
References
ISM Code (resource management), ISPS Code (security budgeting), STCW (competency and training), MLC 2006 (career development), ISO 9001 (quality management), IMO guidelines on commercial practices, UN SDG 8 (Decent Work).
Upcoming Course Dates
April 13 – April 16, 2027
November 1 – November 4, 2027