Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques
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Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques
This course is part of Sales Excellence Specialization
Instructors: Pavi Narayanan
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What you'll learn
Demonstrate an understanding of B2C Sales and identify relevant examples.
Apply strategies to identify your target audience.
Demonstrate effective communication and product knowledge to build consumer trust.
Apply basic sales techniques to convert prospects into customers.
Skills you'll gain
- Business-To-Consumer
- Customer Retention
- Sales Strategy
- Customer Engagement
- Product Knowledge
- Oral Expression
- Sales
- Persona Development
- Communication
- Customer Relationship Building
- Selling Techniques
- Sales Prospecting
- General Sales Practices
- Target Audience
- Target Market
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Closing (Sales)
- Brand Loyalty
- Rapport Building
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In this course, youβll learn what B2C selling is all about, how to identify your ideal customer, and why product knowledge and effective communication are key to closing sales. Weβll cover essential techniques to help you seal deals confidently. Iβll guide you through these foundational concepts with engaging, easy-to-follow discussions and short videos. Plus, interactive visual aids will make learning the concepts more enjoyable and accessible.
This course is designed for aspiring sales professionals, entry-level sales representatives, and recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers in sales. It also caters to marketing professionals who want to strengthen their B2C sales knowledge and individuals transitioning into sales roles. Whether you are new to the sales field or seeking to understand the fundamentals of B2C selling, this course will provide valuable insights and practical techniques. Participants are expected to have basic computer skills and a general understanding of business concepts. An interest in sales and marketing, along with basic communication skills, will be beneficial for engaging with course materials. No advanced technical knowledge is required, making the course accessible to a wide range of participants eager to explore B2C sales. By the end of the course, learners will demonstrate a solid understanding of B2C sales and be able to identify relevant examples. They will apply strategies to effectively identify and engage with their target audience, while also demonstrating strong communication and product knowledge to build trust with consumers. Additionally, learners will practice and apply basic sales techniques to convert prospects into loyal customers.
This course provides all the basics you need to thrive as a sales rep. Apply these strategies with focus and determination, and youβll see your sales numbers rise like never before! In this course, youβll learn what B2C selling is all about, how to identify your ideal customer, and why product knowledge and effective communication are key to closing sales.
What's included
14 videos5 readings2 assignments
14 videosβ’Total 88 minutes
- Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructorβ’2 minutes
- Decoding B2C Sales β’8 minutes
- Differentiating Between B2B and B2C Sales β’10 minutes
- Analyzing Real World Case Studies β’6 minutes
- Ideal Customer Profile and Buyer Persona β’4 minutes
- Importance of Consumer Psychology β’5 minutes
- How to Understand your Customer's Mindset β’7 minutes
- Strategies for Effective Communication β’5 minutes
- Applying Product Knowledge to Build Trust β’6 minutes
- Applying Sales Enhancement Techniques β’11 minutes
- Decoding Consultative Selling β’7 minutes
- Demonstrating Effective Handling of Objections β’9 minutes
- Applying Techniques to Achieve Sales Closures β’7 minutes
- Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journeyβ’3 minutes
5 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- Business to Consumer β’5 minutes
- Defining your Customer Ideal Profiles, Personas and Consumer Behaviorβ’10 minutes
- Value Based Selling β’5 minutes
- Everything you Need to Know About Consultative Selling β’5 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 35 minutes
- Identifying Your Customer β’15 minutes
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniquesβ’20 minutes
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Reviewed on May 10, 2025
I liked the discussion and comparison of B2B and B2C sales, even though this is a course on B2C sales.
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