Discussion Post I: Sales Management
Define, explain, and illustrate the key external and internal environmental factors that influence the development of marketing strategies and sales programs.
Because of globalization and COVID-19, telecommuting and using a virtual office are now major aspects of many professional sales positions.
i. How do you feel about telecommuting and a virtual office in a job?
ii. What aspects of telecommuting and a virtual office are you most and least attracted to, and how does this affect the sales manager, especially in regard to motivation?
Discussion Post II: Applied Concepts (AC)
i. Using your textbook, LIRN-based research, and the Internet, apply the learning outcomes for the week/course and lecture concepts to a business organization that exhibits and demonstrates these concepts. You should develop a summary of the organization's strategy and how they use these concepts to compete.
ii. This application exercise designed to give you an opportunity to apply concepts learned in a pragmatic and meaningful way that will enable you to gain valuable and relevant knowledge in an effort to augment your skill set and enhance your professional careers.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.