Networking for Sales Professionals

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Free Online Course: Networking for Sales Professionals provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Networking for Sales Professionals is taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter.

Overview
  • Networking is critical for your sales career. Learn how to improve your networking skills, and maintain and leverage your relationships to close more deals.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Defining Terms
    • What is networking and why does it matter?
    • Seven types of people to have in your network
    • Targeted vs. general networking
    • Networking body language and mindset
    2. Building Your Network
    • Set your networking priorities
    • Choose your networking tactics
    • Establish your sales network
    3. Ongoing Networking
    • Nurture your network and commit to reciprocity
    • How to work the room at a networking event
    • How to ask for referrals
    • Maximizing networking through LinkedIn
    4. Special Challenges
    • Networking events: To go or not to go
    • Tips for the reluctant networker
    • Business networking with personal friends
    Conclusion
    • Next steps