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MKTG301 - Principles of Sales
Course Details
Course Code: MKTG301 Course ID: 3427 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course explores the principles of selling in various situations encountered in interpersonal interactions. Effective and ineffective sales methods for both person-to-person and group selling are studied in order to increase the understanding of the sales process.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/18 - 05/03/19 | 05/06/19 - 06/30/19 | Spring 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 01/28/19 - 06/28/19 | 07/01/19 - 08/25/19 | Summer 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/19 - 08/30/19 | 09/02/19 - 10/27/19 | Summer 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
1. Describe the evolution of personal selling from ancient times to the modern era.
2. Explain the importance of trust.
3. Categorize the primary types of buyers.
4. Explain the importance of collaborative, two-way communication in personal selling.
5. Explain strategic prospecting.
6. Discuss the different types of sales presentations and what goes into their planning.
7. Describe the difference between features, potential benefits, and confirmed benefits and the role they play in benefits selling.
8. Explain why it is important to anticipate and overcome buyer concerns and resistance.
9. Describe the five sequential steps of self-leadership.
10. Explain how to follow up to assess customer satisfaction.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Essay Submission | 20.00 % |
| Week 2 Ethics Essay | 10.00 % |
| Week 4 Prospecting Essay | 10.00 % |
| Leadership Interview/Analysis | 15.00 % |
| Week 7 - Self-Leadership Interview/Presentation | 15.00 % |
| Forums | 20.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 6 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 7 | 2.00 % |
| Forum 8 | 2.00 % |
| Forum Introductions | 2.00 % |
| Forum Plagiarism Guidelines | 2.00 % |
| Case Studies | 25.00 % |
| Week 1 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Week 2 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Week 3 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Week 4 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Week 5 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Week 6 Case Analysis | 4.17 % |
| Final Exam | 20.00 % |
Book Title: Professional Selling: Trust-Based Approach, 4th Ed - The VitalSource e-book is provided via the APUS Bookstore
Author: Ingram / LaForge / Avila / Schwepker / Williams
Publication Info: Cengage
ISBN: 9780324538090
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| Book Title: | Professional Selling: Trust-Based Approach, 4th Ed - the VitalSource e-book is provided inside the classroom |
| ISBN: | 9780324538090 |
| Publication Info: | VS-Cengage |
| Author: | Ingram / LaForge / Avila / Schwepker / Williams |
| Unit Cost: | $198.25 |
| Electronic ISBN: | 9781305328464 |
| Electronic Unit Cost: | $35.00 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.