Professional Sales / Sales Representation

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Professional Sales

Professional Sales / Sales Representation, a DVS program, teaches students how to promote products and services. It provides students with skills that help them deal with customers effectively and educates them on the use of computer technology. Professional relationships, time management, after-sale service and the laws and regulations that govern sales are key areas of the program content.

Put Academic Theory Into Practice

Professional Sales / Sales Representation prepares students to work as retail sales consultants in varied retail establishments such as furniture, household appliances, electronic equipment and clothing, to name a few. As sales consultants, students will work directly with consumers to determine customer needs and to offer appropriate advice and solutions to meet customer expectations and establish customer loyalty.

Start Dates

September 19, 2023 (day)
May 1, 2024 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5821
Number of Modules: 17
Duration (hours): 900
Credits: 60

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

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Sales Representation

Sales Representation, a DVS program, teaches students how to acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to become a qualified sales representative in wholesale, establish and maintain long-term relationships with customers, manage sales territories, and adapt quickly and easily to a wholesale establishment.

Start Dates

May 30, 2022 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5823
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 450
Credits: 30

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

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Admission Requirements

Professional Sales

To be eligible for admission to the Professional Sales program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognised equivalent.

Or

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

Or

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test and the course ENG-1101-4, or recognition of equivalent learning.

Or

Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

Start Dates

September 19, 2023 (day)
May 1, 2024 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5821
Number of Modules: 17
Duration (hours): 900
Credits: 60

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply

Admission Requirements

Sales Representation

To be eligible for admission to the Professional Sales / Sales Representation program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.

Or

Persons practising an occupation related to the program of study.

Start Dates

May 30, 2022 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5823
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 450
Credits: 30

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply

Course Outline

Professional Sales

The aim of a sales consultant’s work is therefore not just to sell products or services, but to offer solutions that correspond to their customers’ needs, to provide advice, establish a climate of trust and build customer loyalty by offering personalized service that meets customer expectations. In addition to consulting and sales-related tasks, sales consultants may also manage and display in-store merchandise and provide after-sales service.

Code
Module
Hours
Credits
948422
Occupation and Training
30
2
948436
Professional Relationships
90
6
948443
Consumer Behaviour
45
3
948452
Customer Service
30
2
948468
Sales
120
8
948473
Sales-Related Transactions
45
3
948481
Time Management
15
1
948492
Job Search
30
2
948504
Introduction to the Occupation
60
4
948512
Laws and Regulations
30
2
948522
After-Sales Service
30
2
948534
Second Language
60
4
948543
Products and Services
45
3
948554
Stock Management
60
4
948563
Visual Merchandising
45
3
948573
Marketing and Sales
45
3
948588
Workplace Integration
120
8
Start Dates

September 19, 2023 (day)
May 1, 2024 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5821
Number of Modules: 17
Duration (hours): 900
Credits: 60

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply

Course Outline

Sales Representation

The aim of a sales consultant’s work is therefore not just to sell products or services, but to offer solutions that correspond to their customers’ needs, to provide advice, establish a climate of trust and build customer loyalty by offering personalized service that meets customer expectations. In addition to consulting and sales-related tasks, sales consultants may also manage and display in-store merchandise and provide after-sales service.

Code
Module
Hours
Credits
945-422
Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process
30
2
945-435
Establish professional relationships as a sales representative
75
5
945-443
Manage their time and their sales territory
45
3
945-454
Perform operations in business mathematics
60
4
945-468
Represent a company for the sale of goods and services
120
8
945-474
Develop prospects within a given sales territory
60
4
945-484
Enter the work force
60
4
Start Dates

May 30, 2022 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5823
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 450
Credits: 30

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply

Program Fees & Materials

Professional Sales

Sales consultants are employed in various types of retail establishments such as chain stores, specialty stores, department stores, independent and discount stores, and big-box stores. They generally work 35 to 40 hours a week on a full-time basis, and 15 to 20 hours a week on a part-time basis. However, their working hours may increase considerably during peak seasons.

Day Fees

Description
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Total
Service (Registration) Fee
$50.00
$50.00
-
$100.00
Activity Fee
$40.00
$40.00
-
$80.00
Sub-Total
$90.00
$90.00
$0.00
$180.00
Semester Day Total
$180.00 CAD
Start Dates

September 19, 2023 (day)
May 1, 2024 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5821
Number of Modules: 17
Duration (hours): 900
Credits: 60

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply

Program Fees & Materials

Sales Representation

Sales consultants are employed in various types of retail establishments such as chain stores, specialty stores, department stores, independent and discount stores, and big-box stores. They generally work 35 to 40 hours a week on a full-time basis, and 15 to 20 hours a week on a part-time basis. However, their working hours may increase considerably during peak seasons.

Day Fees

Description
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Total
Service (Registration) Fee
$50.00
$50.00
-
$100.00
Activity Fee
$40.00
$40.00
-
$80.00
Sub-Total
$90.00
$90.00
$0.00
$180.00
Semester Day Total
$180.00 CAD
Start Dates

May 30, 2022 (day)

Certification (D.V.S.)

Diploma of Vocational Studies

Credits

Ministry (MEQ) Code: 5823
Number of Modules: 7
Duration (hours): 450
Credits: 30

Fees Day Semester Total

$180.00 CAD

Apply