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Enterprise Sales Mastery-Hunting, Deal Strategy & Leadership

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build strategic territory and account plans to target enterprise opportunities

  • Create executive narratives that position your solution as a business priority

  • Apply enterprise demo frameworks that combine storytelling with proof

  • Develop strategic account expansion plans to grow long-term enterprise revenue

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March 2026

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16 assignments

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There are 4 modules in this course

Enterprise sales requires more than just pitching products. It demands strategic hunting, executive-level conversations, complex deal navigation, and long-term account leadership.

In this course, you’ll learn how top enterprise sellers identify large opportunities, engage senior executives, and win complex deals. You’ll explore practical frameworks for territory planning, executive outreach, enterprise demos, strategic account management, and cross-team collaboration. In Module 1, you will learn how to design strategic territories, pursue large enterprise accounts, and build strong points of view from market insights. In Module 2, we will cover how to win complex enterprise deals by building executive narratives, running impactful demos, and managing post-demo deal momentum. In Module 3, we will explore enterprise account management, including mapping power structures, expanding strategic accounts, and running QBRs that create long-term value. In Module 4, we will focus on operating within the broader revenue system by collaborating with SDRs, marketing, pre-sales teams, and sales leadership. By the end, you will: • Design a strategic enterprise territory and named-account plan • Engage senior executives using insight-led outreach • Structure high-impact enterprise demos and deal narratives • Build expansion strategies for key enterprise accounts • Operate effectively within a collaborative revenue organization This course is ideal for: • Enterprise Account Executives and Strategic Sellers • Business Development professionals targeting large accounts • Sales professionals moving into enterprise or strategic roles • Key Account Managers responsible for large client relationships Mastering enterprise sales requires both strategic thinking and operational discipline—this course will help you build both. "Enterprise sales requires more than just pitching products. It demands strategic hunting, executive-level conversations, complex deal navigation, and long-term account leadership. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.

This module focuses on developing the strategic mindset required to identify and pursue large enterprise opportunities. Learners begin by understanding how successful sellers design territory strategies and named-account plans to focus on high-potential organizations rather than relying on random pipeline generation. The module explores how to identify market signals and trigger events that indicate potential buying windows, enabling sellers to approach prospects at the right time with relevant insight. Participants will also learn how to conduct executive-level outreach and run first meetings as peer conversations rather than traditional sales pitches. A key focus is developing a strong point of view based on patterns observed across customers, competitors, and market trends. By the end of the module, learners will be able to shape large opportunities, qualify deals strategically, and position themselves as trusted advisors capable of engaging senior decision-makers within target organizations.

What's included

9 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

9 videosTotal 72 minutes
  • Introduction to the course2 minutes
  • Named-Account Strategy vs Random Pipeline9 minutes
  • Whitespace Mapping—Where the Opportunity Actually Sits7 minutes
  • Trigger Events That Signal a Buying Window7 minutes
  • Writing to VP/C-Suite Without Sounding Like a Vendor11 minutes
  • Earning the First “Explore” Conversation13 minutes
  • Running First Meetings as Peer Conversations8 minutes
  • Learning Patterns From Customers and Markets8 minutes
  • Translating Patterns Into Sharp Insight7 minutes
5 readingsTotal 55 minutes
  • Syllabus5 minutes
  • Glossary5 minutes
  • Timeline of Enterprise Territory Strategy Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of Executive Outreach Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of Insight‑Led Selling Evolution15 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes
  • Designing a Strategic Territory & Account Plan15 minutes
  • Executive-Level Outreach & First Meetings15 minutes
  • Building a Point of View From Market & Customer Insight15 minutes
  • How to Be a Great Business Development Guy (Hunting Big Logos)60 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes
  • Where’s Your Next Big Logo Hiding?5 minutes
1 pluginTotal 15 minutes
  • Quick Course Check-In15 minutes

Enterprise deals involve multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and complex decision processes. This module teaches learners how to navigate these dynamics by building compelling executive narratives that connect solutions to strategic business outcomes such as revenue growth, operational efficiency, or risk reduction. Participants will learn how senior leaders evaluate problems and how to frame business challenges in ways that resonate with executive audiences. The module also introduces stakeholder mapping and multi-threading strategies to build relationships across different roles within the buying organization. Learners will explore how to manage procurement processes, defend pricing effectively, and structure concessions without weakening their position. Through negotiation frameworks and deal strategy insights, participants will develop the ability to maintain control of the sales process and recognize when walking away from a deal may be the strongest strategic decision.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 75 minutes
  • How Senior Leaders Process Problems8 minutes
  • Building the CEO Slide12 minutes
  • Turning Product Pitches Into Business Narratives9 minutes
  • Why Most Enterprise Demos Fail8 minutes
  • How to Structure a high impact11 minutes
  • Proof Building and Story Telling11 minutes
  • What should happen immediately after the Demo11 minutes
  • How to Follow Up After a Demo6 minutes
3 readingsTotal 45 minutes
  • Timeline of Executive Narrative Evolution 15 minutes
  • Timeline of Enterprise Demo Strategy Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of Enterprise Demo Strategy Evolution15 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes
  • Executive Narrative Building15 minutes
  • The Strategic Problem Statement15 minutes
  • Multi-Threading and Stakeholder Strategy15 minutes
  • Winning Complex Enterprise Deals60 minutes

Winning an enterprise deal is only the beginning of a long-term commercial relationship. This module focuses on the skills required to grow and manage key accounts strategically. Learners begin by understanding how to map complex organizations, identify economic buyers, and recognize internal champions who influence expansion opportunities within the account. The module introduces structured account planning approaches that support long-term growth through land-and-expand strategies. Participants will also learn how to run high-impact quarterly business reviews and executive conversations that focus on business outcomes rather than operational updates. In addition, the module explores commercial governance topics such as renewal planning, risk detection, and proactive churn prevention. By building continuous feedback and insight loops from customers, learners will understand how to strengthen partnerships while generating valuable insights for product and marketing teams.

What's included

6 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 58 minutes
  • Org Mapping Across Users, Managers, and Executives10 minutes
  • Finding Economic Owners and Internal Champions11 minutes
  • Building an Annual Account Growth Plan13 minutes
  • Land → Expand → Transform Strategies10 minutes
  • Turning QBRs Into Strategic Conversations7 minutes
  • Commercial Governance7 minutes
3 readingsTotal 35 minutes
  • Timeline of Enterprise Buying‑Centre Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of Enterprise Account Growth Evolution15 minutes
  • Case Study5 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes
  • Mapping the Enterprise and Power Structure15 minutes
  • Strategic Account Plans and Expansion Plays15 minutes
  • Running High-Impact QBRs and Executive Reviews15 minutes
  • How to Be a Great Key Account Manager (Enterprise Farming)60 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes
  • Who Actually Holds Power in Your Account?5 minutes

Enterprise sales success depends not only on individual selling ability but also on effective collaboration across multiple teams. This module explores how sales professionals operate within a broader revenue system that includes marketing, SDRs, solution engineers, operations, and leadership. Learners will understand how to use CRM platforms as a strategic command centre for managing pipeline visibility, deal tracking, and operational cadence. The module also focuses on strengthening collaboration with demand generation teams to improve lead quality and meeting effectiveness. Participants will learn how to work effectively with pre-sales and product teams by providing clear deal context and aligning customer expectations with delivery capabilities. In addition, the module highlights how sellers can leverage sales managers through structured deal reviews and strategic coaching conversations. By the end of this module, learners will understand how high-performing sales organizations function as coordinated revenue engines rather than isolated individual contributors.

What's included

7 videos3 readings4 assignments

7 videosTotal 39 minutes
  • Using CRM as Your Command Centre5 minutes
  • Views, Cadences, and Deal Tracking5 minutes
  • Aligning on Qualified Meetings & Lead Feedback5 minutes
  • Working with Pre Sales11 minutes
  • Using 1:1s for Deal Strategy, Not Status Updates4 minutes
  • Manager Partnership Tactics7 minutes
  • Course Closure - Gratitude !1 minute
3 readingsTotal 45 minutes
  • Timeline of Sales Operating System Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of Revenue Team Collaboration Evolution15 minutes
  • Timeline of End‑to‑End Revenue Alignment Evolution15 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes
  • Owning the Sales Operating System15 minutes
  • Working With SDRs and Marketing as One Engine15 minutes
  • Working Effectively With Your Sales Manager15 minutes
  • How to Be a Collaborative Sales Guy (Running the Revenue System)60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for sales professionals working with enterprise or strategic accounts, including account executives, business development managers, and key account managers.

No formal enterprise experience is required, but having some B2B sales exposure will help you better understand the frameworks discussed.

Enterprise deals involve larger contract values, multiple stakeholders, longer sales cycles, and executive-level conversations.

Yes. The course teaches skills used by enterprise sellers, including executive outreach, strategic account planning, and complex deal management.

Yes. You’ll learn techniques for executive outreach, insight-led messaging, and running peer-level conversations with senior leaders.

Yes. You’ll learn how to structure demos around business narratives and proof, rather than traditional product walkthroughs.

Yes. The course includes frameworks for land–expand–transform strategies and strategic account growth planning

Yes. One module focuses on using CRM tools effectively and collaborating across the revenue team

Most learners complete the course in about 4 weeks with 3–4 hours of study per week

You will be able to plan enterprise territories, engage executives, win complex deals, and manage strategic accounts more effectively

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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