Sales specialist with a federal certificate: Confidential course information from Rolf Schmalz

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Rolf Schmalz

Tell us about your background.

Rolf Schmalz is the course manager for sales specialists at Weiterbildung WBA. Thanks to his many years of experience in adult education, he is very familiar with uncertainties when it comes to choosing the right course or educational institute for training and further education in sales. The education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch asked Rolf Schmalz for an interview and confronted him with specific questions about the Sales Specialist course.

Who is the Sales Specialist course particularly suitable for?

If you want to start a career in sales and gain a foothold in the industry, I recommend the sales specialist with a federal certificate.

What opportunities do graduates have after completing the sales specialist course?

After graduation, you have a good chance of finding an interesting position in sales. This will give you a key position, as sales are particularly important in every company and secure turnover.

What do students learn on the sales specialist course?

In particular, students learn how to conduct sales talks, where they must be able to approach customers, recognize their needs and respond to them accordingly. You will also learn the marketing concept and how it relates to your sales activities.

How much does the Sales Specialist course cost?

You can expect to pay CHF 10,000 for the sales specialist course with a federal certificate, which should cover everything relating to the training. Remember, however, that the fee for the federal examination is added separately.

What makes Winterthur a particularly interesting training location for sales students?

As every salesperson knows, a central location is extremely important. That's why I recommend the Winterthur location, as it is one of the best in this respect.

What are the advantages of attending the WBA Winterthur sales specialist training course?

If you would like to attend the Sales Specialist course in Winterthur, I recommend the WBA training course. We offer good public transport connections and free parking in Winterthur. We will also take particularly good care of you. And our tried-and-tested small-class learning system has proven its worth with average success rates of almost 90 percent every year for all the federal qualifications we offer.

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