Competitive Picks

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Retail Curriculum Architecture™

Our curriculum supports three levels of training across seven education tracks. Our consultants, specialized in curriculum architecture, can work with you to customize a curriculum to accommodate the various levels within your retail organizational structure or one geared toward specific skill areas or competencies. In fact, many of our courses are part of a series, as shown in the course description.

Retail Education Tracks
Planning Product Place Price Promotion People Profits
Associate Curriculum - 100 Level
Operations Curriculum - 200 Level
Management Curriculum - 300 Level
 

Associate Curriculum

Welcome to Retail LIVE see details»
Welcome to Retail Course No. - RT101
Curriculum: Associate Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

After a brief history of retail and its significance to the economy, store associates will learn about the various retail job responsibilities and career opportunities within the context of the Five P Retail Model.  Register Now

Suggestive Selling LIVE see details»
Suggestive Selling Course No. - RT102
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Store associates will learn when and how to use suggestive selling techniques to provide great customer service and increase store sales.  Register Now

Greeting Customers LIVE see details»
Greeting Customers Course No. - RT103
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: Free

Store associates will learn when and how to greet customers in order to create a positive shopping experience and increase sales opportunities. FREE Demo Available Now

Appearance and Attitude LIVE see details»
Appearance and Attitude Course No. - RT104
Curriculum: Associate Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Store associates will learn how their appearance and attitude contribute to the store?s image and the customer?s shopping experience.  Register Now

Merchandising Basics LIVE see details»
Merchandising Basics Course No. - RT105
Curriculum: Associate Track: Place
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Merchandising
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Store associates will learn basic merchandising terminology and the basic merchandising activities they will perform inside and outside the store.  Register Now

We’re All Different LIVE see details»
We're All Different Course No. - RT106
Curriculum: Associate Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

After exploring how misunderstandings resulting from our differences can have an impact on the work environment and store sales, store associates will learn to use the SHOES method to overcome communication barriers.  Register Now

Cashier Service Basics LIVE see details»
Cashier Service Basics Course No. - RT107
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 40 minutes Series: Orientation
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

This course focuses on service behaviors at the point of sale. Basic cashier services skills require balancing interpersonal service skills with adherence to store policies and procedures to ensure a lasting impression on the customer. Note: This course does not cover how to use specific POS systems typically offered by the POS manufacturer.  Register Now

Basic Retail Selling and Service LIVE see details»
Basic Retail Selling and Service Course No. - RT108
Curriculum: Associates Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Service
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

This course concentrates on associate basic service skills that are needed in order to create a positive shopping experience and increase sales opportunities. To ensure effectiveness, the Sales and Service Skill Standards, developed by the National Retail Federation (NRF), have been integrated through the course.Register Now

Rewarding Customer Loyalty TBD see details»
Rewarding Customer Loyalty Course No. - RT109
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Loyalty
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Store associates will learn about their role in the day-to-day execution of a customer loyalty program and the benefits of rewarding customer loyalty.  TBD

The Retail Sales Transaction LIVE see details»
The Retail Sales Transaction Course No. - RT110
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

In this course, new sales associates will learn about the natural progression of a retail sales transaction and how to interact with customers depending upon where they are in their decision-making process.   Register Now

Project Selling LIVE see details»
Project Selling Course No. - RT111
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

This course prepares sales associates to assess and meet customer needs when they are making purchases related to a project or special event. Associates will learn how to use problem solving and questioning techniques to assess the project scope in order to offer the customer everything needed to complete the entire project.   Register Now

Demonstrative Selling LIVE see details»
Demonstrative Selling Course No. - RT112
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

In this course, sales associates will learn the basic skills of demonstrative selling and how product demonstrations can increase sales by educating customers about product features and benefits; or how easy the product is to use; or by providing opportunities for trial use of the product.   Register Now

Selling on the Phone LIVE see details»
Selling on the Phone Course No. - RT114
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

This course prepares sales associate to respond to customers placing orders by phone as well as those making inquiries made by phone prior to visiting the store and teaches them how to convert the call into a store visit and sale.   Register Now

Becoming a FAB-ulous Sales Associate LIVE see details»
Becoming a FAB-ulous Sales Associate Course No. - RT115
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

Being knowledgeable about products and product features is only half of the selling story. When explaining product features your customers may actually be thinking, ?So what?? One critical difference in an average sales associate and a FAB-ulous sales associate is their ability to translate a product?s features into meaningful advantages and benefits for the customer.   Register Now

Consultative Selling LIVE see details»
Consultative Selling Course No. - RT116
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

The secret of consultative selling is to listen to your customers and the heart of consultative selling is to know your products. In this course sales associates will learn the techniques of active listening in order to determine the best product fit to meet the customer need. Associates will also learn about bad communication habits that turn off customers and interfere with the sales transaction.   Register Now

Big Ticket Sales LIVE see details»
Big Ticket Sales Course No. - RT117
Curriculum: Associate Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

In this course, sales associates will learn about the skills needed to manage the longer selling cycle sometimes required for big-ticket items. Additionally sales associates will learn the importance of establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships.   Register Now

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Operations Curriculum

Store Meetings TBD see details»
Store Meetings Course No. - RT202
Curriculum: Operations Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Training
Pre-requisite: None  

Store operations managers will learn how to plan and conduct an efficient 60-minute store meeting that will improve communication, build team spirit, and support sales and service goals. Supplementary in-store training activities are also available to support this course. TBD

Store Meeting Activities Tool Kit TBD see details»
Store Meeting Activities Tool Kit Course No. - RT202-S
Curriculum: Operations Track: People
Run Time: N/A Series: Training
Pre-requisite: N/A  

Engage your associates in fun activities that will build customer service skills, increase product knowledge, and boost the success of your promotions. This tool kit includes over thirty training activities that can easily be completed in 10-15 minutes. Available Q3 2011

Structured On-the-Job Training LIVE see details»
Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) Course No. - RT203
Curriculum: Operations Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Training
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Store operations managers will learn how to execute structured on-the-job training to ensure new store associates receive training that is efficient, correct, and consistent. Supplementary SOJT training aids are also available to support this course. Register Now

Impulse Merchandising LIVE see details»
Impulse Merchandising Course No. - RT205
Curriculum: Operations Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Merchandising
Pre-requisite: Merchandising Basics Cost: $20.00

This course reviews the many aspects of merchandising with a focus on day-to-day impulse merchandising activities that need to occur generate incremental, unplanned purchases. Register Now

Visual Merchandising TBD see details»
Visual Merchandising Course No. - RT206
Curriculum: Operations Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Merchandising
Pre-requisite: Merchandising Basics Cost: $20.00

This course reviews the many aspects of merchandising with a focus on visual merchandising activities that enhance and support your customers’ retail shopping experience, attract your customers’ attention and interest, and create a desire to purchase.  Available Q3 2011

Managing a Loyalty Program TBD see details»
Managing a Loyalty Program Course No. - RT207
Curriculum: Operations Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Loyalty
Pre-requisite: Rewarding Customer Loyalty  

This course focuses on the day-to-day management of a loyalty program and the multiple roles and expectations of the manager by the storeowner, employees and customers as it relates to loyalty programs.  Available Q4 2011

Coaching for Retention LIVE see details»
Coaching for Retention Course No. - RT208
Curriculum: Operation Track: People
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Training
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

In this course managers will learn how on-going coaching and feedback support employee retention by building moral, skills, confidence and loyalty. Register Now

Outside Sales LIVE see details»
Outside Sales Course No. - RT209
Curriculum: Operations Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

Retail sales opportunities don?t always walk through the door. Many retailers create sales opportunities by seeking out customers and other business in the community who may have need of their services or products. In this course, sales associates will learn about the bid process and prospecting, qualifying and setting appointments for outside sales opportunities.  Register Now

Introduction to Professional Selling LIVE see details»
Introduction to Professional Selling Course No. - RT210
Curriculum: Operations Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Sales
Pre-requisite: The Retail Sales Transaction Cost: $20.00

This course helps prepare the experienced retail sales associate to move into the area of Business-to-Business and Professional Selling. Sales associates will be introduced to a generic professional sales process, various professional selling models, advanced sales skills and techniques, as well as the concepts of call planning, alignment, and advancing the sales.  Register Now

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Management Curriculum

Five Ps of Retailing TBD see details»
Five Ps of Retailing Course No. - RT301
Curriculum: Management Track: Planning
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Owner Orientation
Pre-requisite: None  

Storeowners and managers will learn about the Five P Retail Model; and how the strategic execution of the five Ps can create different retail experiences. The course provides examples for several retail sectors and various retail experiences within each sector.  Available Q3 2010

Competitive Analysis TBD see details»
Competitive Analysis Course No. - RT303
Curriculum: Management Track: Planning
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: N/A
Pre-requisite: The Five P Retail Model  

In this course, storeowners and managers will learn how to create a Competitive Strength Grid, organized around the Five P Retail Model and how to use it to assess the competition and create retail principles that drive your store’s competitive position. TBD

Strategic Retail Planning TBD see details»
Strategic Retail Planning Course No. - RT304
Curriculum: Management Track: Planning
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: N/A
Pre-requisite: The Five P Retail Model  

Storeowners and managers will learn how to use a simple strategic planning process and a store audit to create strategic plans based on the Five P Retail Model.  TBD

Intro to Retail Finance LIVE see details»
Intro to Retail Finance Course No. - RT305
Curriculum: Management Track: Profits
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Finance
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

This course introduces key financial statements with a focus on the Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Open-to-Buy. Owners and manages will learn how each of these financial statements can be used to assess and analyze the financial health of their retail business. Register Now

Profit and Loss: The Bottom Line LIVE see details»
Profit and Loss: The Bottom Line Course No. - RT306
Curriculum: Management Track: Profits
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Finance
Pre-requisite: None Cost: $20.00

Storeowners and managers will learn how to use the Profit and Loss Statement to do financial analysis of their retail business with a focus on the financial ratios and indicators that most affect the retailer. Register Now

Implementing a Loyalty Program TBD see details»
Implementing a Loyalty Program Course No. - RT307
Curriculum: Management Track: Promotion
Run Time: 20 minutes Series: Loyalty
Pre-requisite: Rewarding Customer Loyalty  

Storeowners and managers will learn how their store can benefit from a loyalty program and the various types of programs and program components to consider when creating and implementing a loyalty program for their store. Available  Q4 2011

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