Training for Jobs in Sales and Marketing

Course details

This programme is designed with the needs of small and medium businesses in mind and is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing a career in sales and marketing. You will be equipped with the skills to run marketing campaigns, build social media profiles and boost sales. Through a combination of certified training, structured work placement and employment support we provide a tool kit of strategies and resources to help you back into employment. Indicative job titles include: Marketing Executive, Marketing Administrator, Sales Support, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, and Customer Service. Applicants for this Momentum Programme must be unemployed for longer and be in receipt of Job seekers Allowance / Benefit or on the Live Register for 12 months or longer. Eligibility must be confirmed by DSP Employment Services.

Project Certification

Selling (L2 Award)

Modules:

• Applying for a Job 23X
• Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work 23X
• Performing effectively at Interviews 23X
• Planning for Progression 23X
• Principles of Digital Marketing
• Principles of Marketing Theory
• Principles of Personal Responsibilities and Working in a Business Environment
• Principles of Selling 23X
• Recognising Employment Opportunities 23X
• Self-management skills 23X
• Understanding Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Requirements in Sales or Marketing

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates should have a leaving certificate or equivalent because assessment on this programme will be in various forms: short answer tests, written responses to task based questions, report writing, presentations etc. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to engage with this type of assessment through achieving a leaving certificate or relevant work experience. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to engage with digital media and basic computer skills. Candidates whose first language is not English must have advanced written and spoken ability, at least C1 on Common European Framework of Languages. Candidates will undertake an Aptitude Test.
• Communication skills both written and verbal. -Aptitude for digital environments. -Ability to present self well in a polite and friendly manner.
• Although no previous experience is required, some experience in marketing or selling is an asset.