Develop the communication and influence skills needed to succeed in modern B2B sales. In this course, you’ll learn how to build trust with clients, communicate value clearly, and guide sales conversations with confidence. The course focuses on practical techniques such as active listening, persuasive storytelling, and structured sales communication that help sales professionals connect with stakeholders and influence decisions.

Communication, Influence & Sales Techniques
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Communication, Influence & Sales Techniques
This course is part of B2B Sales Negotiation: Leveraging AI Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn
Apply active listening techniques to understand client needs and build trust in sales conversations.
Use persuasive storytelling to communicate business value and influence decision-makers.
Structure effective sales conversations that guide clients toward informed decisions.
Adapt communication styles to engage different stakeholders in B2B sales environments.
Skills you'll gain
- Rapport Building
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Selling Techniques
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Sales Presentations
- Communication Strategies
- Negotiation
- Greeting Customers
- Value Propositions
- Drive Engagement
- Storytelling
- Customer Relationship Building
- Communication
- B2B Sales
- Persuasive Communication
- Recognizing Others
- Business Communication
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