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Sales Leadership in the AI Era

Name: Sales Leadership in the AI Era
Rating: 4.5 (14 reviews)

Lead B2B and B2C growth with strategy, communication, and GenAI-driven execution

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Created bySTARWEAVER GROUP, Paul Siegel, Andreas Loizou, Julian Jenkins, Joao Freitas

Last updated 4/2026

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What you'll learn

Apply core sales leadership skills to guide teams using data storytelling and drive informed, strategic sales decisions.
Use data visualization tools and techniques to present insights effectively and enhance sales management and performance outcomes.
Develop strong business writing and professional business communication skills to deliver clear, concise & persuasive sales messages.
Leverage generative AI for sales to create impactful proposals, outreach strategies, and improve business development efforts.
Align sales messaging with customer goals using effective sales leadership principles and a customer-centric approach.
Apply data storytelling techniques to translate complex data into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders.
Strengthen sales operations by integrating advanced data visualization with structured communication and leadership practices.
Build practical capabilities aligned with modern sales leadership training, combining analytics, communication, and technology-driven execution.
Build a future-ready leadership toolkit by integrating AI, communication, and data-driven decision-making from a CEO-level perspective.

Course content

21 sections • 99 lectures • 5h 33m total length

Overview3:05
Introduction to the course goals and key topics.

Course Goals & Approach Guide3:59
A breakdown of what learners will achieve and how to approach each section.
Introduction to Data-Driven Sales: Difference Between B2B & B2C Sales4:45
Understand key differences in customer behavior, sales cycles, and data usage in B2B and B2C sales.
Introduction to Data-Driven Sales: Why Data Storytelling Matters in Sales4:02
Learn how turning raw data into compelling narratives helps engage stakeholders and drive sales success.
The Enduring Power of Data Storytelling in the Generative AI Era0:17
How B2B and B2C Audiences Differ in Data Interpretation4:18
Explore how different audiences process and respond to sales data, and how to adjust your approach.
Tailoring Data Stories to Key Decision-Makers4:59
Learn strategies to present data insights effectively, aligning with business priorities to influence executives, clients, and stakeholders.
Hands-On-Learning: Crafting Data-Driven Sales Stories for B2B and B2C Audiences0:03
Foundations of Data Storytelling

CRM, customer behavior, and market trends3:34
Explore how CRM systems help track customer interactions, analyze behavior, and uncover market trends to drive data-driven sales strategies.
Extracting Insights from Sales Data: Identifying Patterns and Trends3:37
Learn techniques for spotting key trends and patterns in sales data to optimize decision-making and improve business outcomes.
What is Sales Analysis: How to Perform & Analyze0:17
Extracting Insights from Sales Data: Common Mistakes in Data Interpretation4:54
Avoid common pitfalls in data analysis, such as misreading correlations, overlooking context, and drawing inaccurate conclusions.
Hands-On-Learning: Analyzing Sales Data and Extracting Insights from CRM Tools0:05
Explore CRM data to identify customer patterns, market trends, and key sales insights, while learning to avoid common data interpretation mistakes.
Real-World Examples from B2B and B2C Industries4:57
Discover how businesses in B2B and B2C sectors use data storytelling to enhance sales performance and customer engagement.
Data Collection & Interpretation for Sales
Defending Your Data Story to a Skeptical Chief Financial Officer

Exploring Charts, Graphs, Heatmaps and Dashboards4:55
Explore different visualization techniques to present sales data effectively and highlight key insights.
When to Use What Type of Visualization4:00
Learn how to choose the right visual format based on the data type, audience, and sales context.
How to Make Complex Data Easy to Understand5:16
Discover techniques for simplifying data presentation to improve clarity and engagement.
Hands-On-Learning: Sales Analysis with HubSpot CRM.0:06
Learners will apply CRM tools like HubSpot to analyze sales data, track customer interactions, and create visual reports to enhance their data-driven sales strategies.
Cognitive Biases in Sales Data Interpretation4:37
Understand how biases influence data perception and how to present insights objectively to drive better decisions.
Understanding Cognitive Biases in Sales0:19
Visualizing Data for Impact

Structuring your sales pitch with data5:07
Learn how to integrate data into your sales pitch to build credibility and drive persuasive conversations.
Why You Should Use a Data-Driven Sales Strategy0:17
The Storytelling Framework (Problem, Solution, Impact)4:33
Discover a proven framework to craft compelling data-driven narratives that resonate with your audience.
Hands-On-Learning:Crafting a Data-Driven Sales Pitch for Different Stakeholders0:04
Persuasion Techniques Using Data4:08
Explore strategies for using data insights to influence decisions and overcome objections effectively.
Engaging Storytelling for Different Stakeholders (CEOs, Marketers, Customers)6:07
Adapt your data storytelling approach to connect with CEOs, marketers, and customers based on their priorities and interests.
Presenting & Selling with Data

Word Choice Makes you a Better Writer4:11
Choosing simple words over complex.
Grammar and Punctuation Show you care About your Reader5:03
Why grammar is important, correcting the most common mistakes.
Five Ways to Create Strong Sentences4:41
Creating sentences that reflect how the brain works.
Putting Together the Perfect Paragraph3:41
Topic sentences and linking words.
Hands-On-Learning: The Four Most Valuable Words in Business0:03
From Rocks to Romance: De Beers’ $6 Billion Diamond Marketing Playbook0:20
Write With Clarity, Conciseness and Impact in Many Different Business Contexts

Business Writing is About Influencing Feelings, Actions and Beliefs3:48
Understand the needs of readers and how you can become an influential writer.
How your Readers Read you and Why They Don’t!4:07
Learn about skimming and scanning, and how you use these behaviours to get read.
Great Emails that Get Through to your Readers6:17
Recognise the cognitive costs that get between you and your reader. Learn the essential characteristics of a great email - header, greeting, body, call to action, salutation.
Grab a Reader’s Attention with Headlines4:13
Four techniques to grab a reader’s attention in your headline.
Hands-On-Learning: Analyzing Persuasive Messages0:06
A fascinating video on how Elizabeth Holmes convinced colleagues, investors, regulators and clients that her blood testing machine was not only feasible, but actually working.
Elizabeth Holmes: The 'Valley of Hype' behind the rise and fall of Theranos0:15
Craft Persuasive, Engaging Messages That Build Reader Loyalty

Planning and Intros4:46
Produce a great intro with the SCQA approach and turn it into an executive summary.
Summarizing Skills4:21
The three essential steps to summary writing – read, reduce, rewrite.
The Pyramid Structure and Report Writing6:14
Learn how to plan a longer piece of work, and how to design it to be useful for different types of user.
Polishing your Work Before you Press end5:55
Learn the three stages of revision to perfect your work - feedback, editing and proofing. And also learn the 3Ps of feedback.
Hands-On-Learning: Reducing the Text in Your Slide With a Real Life SCQA0:03
SCQA Framework: Overview, Examples & How To Use It0:13
Structure & Plan Your Writing To Communicate With Confidence, Authority Charisma

Requirements

A basic understanding of sales processes or sales management is recommended. No prior experience with AI tools is required.

Description

Strategic Sales Leadership: AI-Driven Sales & Data Storytelling for B2B and B2C Markets

In today’s evolving business landscape, effective sales leadership goes beyond traditional selling. It requires the ability to combine strategy, data, and technology to drive performance and build meaningful customer relationships.

This course is designed to help you develop essential sales leadership skills by integrating proven sales management practices with modern capabilities such as generative AI for sales, data visualization, and data storytelling. You will learn how to lead data-driven sales conversations, communicate insights effectively, and align messaging with customer needs across B2B & B2C markets.

Through practical exercises, templates, and real-world applications, you will:

Lead impactful sales conversations using storytelling with data

Apply data visualization techniques to support decision-making and sales operations

Strengthen business writing and professional business communication for persuasive messaging

Use AI tools to enhance outreach, proposals, and stakeholder engagement

Align sales strategies with customer goals to improve outcomes and drive growth

This program focuses on practical execution, enabling you to immediately apply these skills to improve sales performance, enhance customer engagement, and support strategic business objectives.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to apply modern sales leadership strategies, integrate AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT into your workflow, and communicate with clarity and impact. You will also enhance your ability to manage stakeholders, strengthen relationships, and contribute effectively to revenue operations.

Whether you are looking to advance as a sales manager, grow within business development, or lead high-performing teams, this course provides the capabilities needed to succeed in today’s competitive environment.

Who this course is for:

This course is ideal for sales managers, business development professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their sales leadership skills. It is particularly valuable for those looking to enhance data storytelling, improve business communication, and leverage AI in sales to drive measurable results.

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Introduction to Data Storytelling for Sales1 lecture • 3min

Foundations: Principles of Data Storytelling7 lectures • 22min

Data Collection & Interpretation for Sales Success7 lectures • 17min

Visualizing Sales Data for Maximum Impact6 lectures • 19min

Presenting & Selling with Data6 lectures • 20min

Capstone: Applying Data Storytelling in Real Sales Scenarios2 lectures • 2min

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Write With Clarity, Conciseness and Impact in Many Different Business Contexts6 lectures • 18min

Craft Persuasive, Engaging Messages That Build Reader Loyalty6 lectures • 19min

Structure & Plan Your Writing To Communicate With Confidence, Authority Charisma6 lectures • 22min

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