Course MPV 124.1 · Year I · Summer 2025-2026

SALES FORCE MANAGEMENT

Compulsory course in Marketing and sales promotion, taught by Larisa Loredana Dragolea.

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Overview

Lecturer
Larisa Loredana Dragolea
Seminar tutor
Larisa Loredana Dragolea
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Marketing - Masters
Field of study
Marketing and sales promotion
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, Case studies, Discussions, Hands-on drills
Entry requirements
-

Aims

Developing solid knowledge regarding the management of the sales force

Developing practical skills to successfully close a sale

Developing the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality services

Course contents

Chapter 1. Sales force - Key element of business success; Chapter 2. Management of commercial agents activity; Chapter 3. Types of sales agents and their implications on the organization of the sales force; Chapter 4. Preparing a sales presentation; Chapter 5. Turning objections into opportunities; Chapter 6. Closing a sale; Chapter 7. Following-up on a sale; Chapter 8. Service quality.

Learning outcomes

The essential concepts and ideas taught in this course will serve as theoretical and methodological support for other disciplines dealing with various aspects of marketing and sales activities.

Assessment

Written test examination - 75%, Examination during the semester (project) - 25%.

Recommended reading

Calvin, R.J. (2001). Sales Management. New York: McGraw-Hill
Futrell, Ch. M. (2002). Fundamentals of Selling. Customers for Life, 7th ed. New York: Irwin/McGraw-Hill
Stanton, W.J., Buskirk, R.H. & Spiro, R.L. (1991). Management of a Sales Force, 8th ed. Boston: Irwin