MasterSkills content icon sprite

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.

Instructor facilitating communication skills for corporate management teams
Lop hoc thuc te tai Masterskills Instructor presenting in a training class Participants joining a training activity Discussion in a corporate training program Overview of a corporate training class Instructor guiding participants through practice Group activity during the training course Participant group photo at the end of the course
Table of Contents
  1. Course Introduction
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Target Participants
  4. Course Content
  5. Training Methodology
  6. Class Information
  7. Learning Materials & Certification
  8. Training Faculty
  9. Masterskills Profile
  10. Representative Clients

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.

Group Discussion Individual Exercise Group Presentation Brainstorming Techniques Guided Practice with the Instructor Experiential Project In-Class Activities Role-Play Activities Class Presentation

6. Class Information

Expected Opening DateScheduleTraining HoursLocationTuition FeeRegister
To be updatedSaturday – Sunday08:30 – 16:30Ho Chi Minh CityVND 4,500,000Register
To be updatedMonday – Thursday18:00 – 21:30HanoiVND 4,500,000Register
10% discount for early registration at least 15 days in advance, groups of three or more participants, or loyal clients.Reserve a Seat

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.

Copyrighted Course MaterialsStandardized content updated according to course objectives.
Practical ToolsChecklists, handouts, feedback templates and personal action plans.Explore the Toolkit
Masterskills course completion certificate sample

Certificate of Course Completion

Participants who meet attendance and practice requirements are awarded a Masterskills certificate of course completion.

8. Training Faculty

Masterskills instructors and experts have practical management, consulting and training experience in areas relevant to the program content.

MBA. Nguyen Duy Kha - Business strategy and market development expert

MBA. Nguyen Duy Kha

Business strategy and market development expert. Sales strategy, distribution channels, business management and execution leadership.

TS. Thai Tri Dung - Human resource management and behavioral psychology expert

TS. Thai Tri Dung

Human resource management and behavioral psychology expert. Leadership, managerial psychology, negotiation, culture and organizational behavior.

View Instructor Profile

9. Masterskills Profile

Masterskills training capabilities, areas of expertise, delivery methodology and experience partnering with organizations.


Client feedback after joining a Masterskills course

Client Feedback

“The Problem Solving in Sales course provides practical content, work-relevant practice activities and clear facilitation. The instructor helps participants use suitable tools, analyze situations and build options that can be applied after the program.”

View More Client Testimonials

10. Representative Clients

Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.

View Representative Clients

Ready to develop problem solving in sales capability for your team?

Masterskills experts are ready to advise on a Problem Solving in Sales program aligned with your business objectives.

Contact Us for Consultation →