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LinkedIn Learning

Networking for Sales Professionals

via LinkedIn Learning

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

Taught by

Robbie Kellman Baxter

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