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    Managing Sales Teams and Distribution Channels

    Managing Sales Teams and Distribution Channels
    Doug Chung
    The Path to High-Performance Sales
    Navigate the process of designing a better multichannel network.
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    The Path to High-Performance Sales
    Navigate the process of designing a better multichannel network.
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    Program Announcement
    The in-person Managing Sales Teams and Distribution Channels session originally scheduled for 03–07 AUG 2020 have been cancelled as a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consider applying to the related offering, Managing Sales Teams and Distribution Channels—Virtual, running 10–19 AUG 2020. If you have any questions, please contact executive_education@hbs.edu.

    Summary

    As digital technology continues to open up new distribution channels, customer demands and sales strategies are rapidly evolving. With multichannel networks becoming the norm, leaders must design a go-to-market strategy that sells the right products at the right time through the right combination of channels. In this hands-on program, you will improve your ability to optimize sales outcomes by developing and managing a high-performance multichannel network and sales force.

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    Summary

    As digital technology continues to open up new distribution channels, customer demands and sales strategies are rapidly evolving. With multichannel networks becoming the norm, leaders must design a go-to-market strategy that sells the right products at the right time through the right combination of channels. In this hands-on program, you will improve your ability to optimize sales outcomes by developing and managing a high-performance multichannel network and sales force.

    Key Benefits
    Sales leaders must understand when to sell directly to a customer, to a retailer, to a customer through a distributor, or to a wholesaler that supplies a retailer. This sales team management program explores effective strategies for analyzing different route-to-market options, whether B2B, B2C, or D2C. You will also learn to manage multiple channels, strengthen sales teams, and adapt to changing market dynamics. You will return to your company ready to implement an action plan that sets up your distribution channels—and your sales teams—to drive revenue and long-term success.

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    Design and lead a go-to-market system that meets your goalsDesign and lead a go-to-market system that meets your goals
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    • Develop a customer-centric go-to-market strategy
    • Analyze and select from different route-to-market options
    • Understand the business model of the new D2C startups
    • Design and manage a multichannel network
    Build the capabilities needed to execute your go-to-market strategyBuild the capabilities needed to execute your go-to-market strategy
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    • Improve sales team management by effectively recruiting, compensating, and motivating your sales force
    • Build strong relationships with distribution partners
    • Harness data and technology to optimize your strategy
    • Manage tensions between channels
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

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    Sales leaders must understand when to sell directly to a customer, to a retailer, to a customer through a distributor, or to a wholesaler that supplies a retailer. This sales team management program explores effective strategies for analyzing different route-to-market options, whether B2B, B2C, or D2C. You will also learn to manage multiple channels, strengthen sales teams, and adapt to changing market dynamics. You will return to your company ready to implement an action plan that sets up your distribution channels—and your sales teams—to drive revenue and long-term success.
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    Design and lead a go-to-market system that meets your goals

    • Develop a customer-centric go-to-market strategy
    • Analyze and select from different route-to-market options
    • Understand the business model of the new D2C startups
    • Design and manage a multichannel network

    Build the capabilities needed to execute your go-to-market strategy

    • Improve sales team management by effectively recruiting, compensating, and motivating your sales force
    • Build strong relationships with distribution partners
    • Harness data and technology to optimize your strategy
    • Manage tensions between channels

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    • Executives directly or indirectly responsible for their organization's go-to-market strategy and/or sales-force activities
    • Particularly appropriate for: Sales and channel leaders from midsize and large corporations, such as vice presidents of sales, marketing, or distribution; regional sales managers; channel managers; key accounts managers; and human resources managers

    Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

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    Who Should Attend

    • Executives directly or indirectly responsible for their organization's go-to-market strategy and/or sales-force activities
    • Particularly appropriate for: Sales and channel leaders from midsize and large corporations, such as vice presidents of sales, marketing, or distribution; regional sales managers; channel managers; key accounts managers; and human resources managers

    Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Structure that's not stifling
    Structure That's Not Stifling
    A look at how to create boundaries that foster creativity.
    Learn More
    Play video
    Play video
    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Play video
    Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    Learning and Living at HBS

    When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.

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    Learning and Living at HBS

    When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.

    Admissions Criteria and Process

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
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    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.

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    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.

    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
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    Doug Chung
    The Path to High-Performance Sales
    Navigate the process of designing a better multichannel network.
    Learn More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
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    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Doug Chung
    The Path to High-Performance Sales
    Navigate the process of designing a better multichannel network.
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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