Launch your journey as a sales leader by mastering the core principles of team management and effective communication in dynamic global business environments. This course is designed for beginners eager to transition from individual sales roles to impactful team leaders, especially those navigating India and the USA’s rapidly evolving markets. You’ll learn to build trust, set clear targets, and foster motivation across culturally diverse and virtual teams. Develop fundamental skills for communicating expectations, resolving conflicts, and conducting engaging team meetings. Prepare to onboard and coach new team members and establish strong habits that underpin future sales success. Each module provides hands-on tools you can use starting day one, ensuring relevance and real-world applicability.
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Skills you'll gain
- Teamwork
- Performance Management
- Collaboration
- Drive Engagement
- Team Management
- Intercultural Competence
- Rapport Building
- Virtual Teams
- Goal Setting
- Coaching
- Sales Process
- Recognizing Others
- Meeting Facilitation
- Conflict Management
- Team Motivation
- Constructive Feedback
- Sales Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Smart Goals
- Team Leadership
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October 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Step confidently into sales leadership with this practical module—your launchpad to early credibility and ongoing growth. You’ll craft a personalized onboarding plan, develop essential cross-cultural communication skills, and master proven methods for setting clear, motivating goals. Each lesson is packed with research-driven frameworks and real-world examples that help you spark team engagement, lead meaningfully across diverse settings, and create a foundation of trust and momentum from day one. Prepare to inspire, empower, and align your sales team—whether in-person or virtually—starting now.
What's included
8 videos1 reading3 assignments2 plugins
What's included
7 videos1 reading3 assignments2 plugins
Become a high-impact sales leader by mastering the essentials of onboarding, coaching, and performance management. This module provides practical, research-backed frameworks for integrating and developing new hires, using feedback and mentoring to drive early achievements. Learn how to establish effective reporting routines and use dashboards to keep your team motivated and visible—wherever they work. You’ll also gain tools to manage remote team workflows, ensuring every member stays connected, engaged, and on track. With proven strategies for feedback, peer learning, and data-driven management, you’ll be equipped to grow top-performing, resilient sales teams in any market or setting.
What's included
8 videos1 reading3 assignments2 plugins
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