Sales Force Management

Category: Discipline
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  • The Sales Force Management course is part of the commercial and marketing field, focusing on the organisation, leadership, and motivation of sales teams. Aimed at students of the Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTeSP) in Marketing Management and Commercial and Sales Management, it covers methods and strategies to plan, monitor, and optimise commercial activity, aligning it with the company’s objectives. With its practical and applied nature, this course prepares professionals for leadership and coordination roles in sales teams, meeting the competitive demands of today’s market.
  • Semestral

  • A avaliação privilegia a participação ativa, a aplicação prática dos conhecimentos e a capacidade crítica dos estudantes. Está organizada em componentes contínuas e uma prova individual:

    Participação e desempenho em aula – 15%

    • Assiduidade, envolvimento em debates, simulações e role-play.

    • Contributo individual para trabalhos de grupo e atividades práticas.

    Trabalho de Grupo Intermédio – 20%

    • Elaboração de um mini-plano de vendas (Aula 5).

    • Foco na definição de objetivos, estratégias e recursos.

    • Apresentação curta em aula e entrega em Moodle.

    Trabalho Final de Grupo – 35%

    • Desenvolvimento de um Plano de Gestão da Força de Vendas para um caso real ou simulado.

    • Inclui análise de estrutura da equipa, planeamento, motivação, controlo de desempenho e tecnologias de apoio.

    • Apresentação oral (Aula 14) com discussão crítica.

    Teste Individual Final – 30%

    • Realizado na Aula 15.

    • Avaliação dos conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adquiridos ao longo do semestre.

    • Questões de escolha múltipla, de desenvolvimento e aplicação prática.

    Notas Complementares

    • A avaliação contínua requer presença mínima em 75% das aulas.

    • A não entrega de trabalhos implica a perda da respetiva componente.

    • Os estudantes podem ser chamados individualmente a defender oralmente o seu contributo nos trabalhos de grupo.

    • Nota mínima de 9,5 valores nas várias componentes da avaliação contínua.

    • Em época de recurso ou especial, será realizado um Teste Individual que abrange todos os conteúdos lecionados ao longo do semestre.
  • Introduction to sales force management: concepts, objectives, and strategic importance. Sales team structure and organisation: models, roles, territories, and customer portfolios. Sales planning and strategy: goal setting, forecasting, resources, and integration with marketing. Motivation and leadership: applied theories, management styles, coaching, and talent retention. Performance control and evaluation: KPIs, incentives, rewards, and continuous improvement. Sales support technologies: CRM, sales force automation, reporting, and the impact of digital transformation. Ethics, sustainability, and customer focus: social responsibility, loyalty, win-win negotiation, and value creation. Case studies and practice: analysis of national and international examples, development of sales plans, simulations, and role-play.
  • By the end of the course, students should understand the fundamental concepts of sales force management, recognising its strategic role within organisations and its integration with marketing. They should be familiar with commercial organisation models, sales planning methods and goal setting, motivation and leadership techniques, and the use of digital tools (CRM and SFA). In terms of skills, students will be able to design sales plans, apply performance indicators, use sales support technologies, and adapt strategies to different customer profiles and market contexts. At the competence level, they should demonstrate the ability to lead and coordinate teams, make informed decisions, integrate ethical and customer-oriented practices, and communicate effectively in commercial settings, preparing for leadership and coordination roles in competitive environments.
  • Mandatory
  • The course adopts active, student-centred methodologies, combining theory and practice in contexts close to business reality. Project-based learning is used through the development of sales force management plans applied to real or simulated cases; role-play and simulations are applied to practise negotiation, leadership, and decision-making; and national and international case studies are analysed critically. Practical exercises integrate digital tools and CRM systems, enhancing technical and analytical competences. Gamified activities, guided debates, and collaborative work foster critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Continuous feedback, including self-assessment and reflection, ensures performance improvement and consolidation of learning outcomes.
  • Português
  • Rich, G. A., & Epler, R. (2023). Sales Force Management (1ª ed.). SAGE Publications. Larreche, J.-C. (2023). Value Capture Selling: How to Win the 3rd Sales Transformation. Wiley.  Miller, A. B. (2024). HubSpot vs Salesforce: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating CRM Systems. Independently published. 
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  • IPLUSO6148-15489
  • Sales Force Management
  • 15489
  • 6148
  • Commercial and Sales Management

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