Course Information
Problem Solving in Sales
Sales Problem-Solving Skills
Equip sales professionals and managers to analyze sales problems systematically, identify root causes and design practical actions to improve customer conversion and revenue results.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Problem Solving in Sales is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen problem solving in sales. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.
The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.
2. Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and business value of problem solving in sales.
- Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to sales problem-solving mindset.
- Use practical tools and templates to apply identifying symptoms and root causes in workplace situations.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
- Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
- Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.
3. Target Participants
- Sales Representatives and Business Development TeamsNeed to approach customers, understand needs, communicate value and improve conversion quality.
- Sales Managers, Supervisors and Team LeadersManage targets, coach sales behavior, monitor pipelines and improve team performance.
- Account Managers and Customer-Facing ProfessionalsDevelop relationships, handle objections, coordinate service and grow customer value.
- Business Owners and Commercial LeadersNeed a practical sales management foundation to improve revenue systems and execution discipline.
4. Course Content
The six-part course content covers sales problem-solving mindset, identifying symptoms and root causes, customer and pipeline problem analysis, generating solution options, decision-making and action planning and tracking results and continuous improvement, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.
PART 01 Sales Problem-Solving Mindset
- Define sales problem-solving mindset and its role in problem solving in sales.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Identifying Symptoms And Root Causes
- Define identifying symptoms and root causes and its role in problem solving in sales.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Customer And Pipeline Problem Analysis
- Define customer and pipeline problem analysis and its role in problem solving in sales.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Generating Solution Options
- Define generating solution options and its role in problem solving in sales.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
- Define decision-making and action planning and its role in problem solving in sales.
PART 05 Decision-Making And Action Planning
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
- Define tracking results and continuous improvement and its role in problem solving in sales.
PART 06 Tracking Results And Continuous Improvement
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
- Commitment to apply the learning with real customers.
5. Training Methodology
The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Training Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
- Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.
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Giai Quyet Van De Trong Mua HangCompany go MDF VRG Dongwha - Tinh Binh Phuoc
Negotiation Skills & Giai Quyet Van DeCompany Sapporo Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving SkillsVietsovpetro Oil and Gas Production Enterprise - Vung Tau
Problem-Solving Skills & Ra Quyet DinhKhach San New World (ITC) - Ho Chi Minh City
Solution Selling SkillsCompany Giai Phap TSL - Ho Chi Minh City
Problem-Solving SkillsCompany Far Eastern Apparel Viet Nam (FEAV) - Binh Duong Province
Problem-Solving SkillsJSC Tuyen Dung Nhan Tai (HR2B) - Ho Chi Minh City
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