Diploma of Travel and Tourism Subject
Successful Sales Techniques - SST101FC
Connecting with a consumer to provide exceptional experiences every time.
SST101FC is a core subject of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism delivered in partnership between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University Australia.
⭐ 1 SEMESTER ⭐ 18 WEEKS ⭐ 6 MODULES
What to expect
Throughout the 18-week duration of this course, students will interact with 6 modules. The course is centered around consumer behavior and refining their sales skills in the Travel Industry. Examples of travel products covered include airlines, hotels, tours and travel insurance.
During the course, students will:
- Showcase proficiency in comprehending a 7-step sales process and implementing specialized skills in various sales scenarios.
- Utilize consumer behavior theories to formulate sales strategies and personal selling approaches.
- Demonstrate the skill to personalize sales pitches and address buyer resistance to secure sales.
- Apply specialized knowledge concerning transit routes and tourism destinations.
- Formulate strategies to improve customer experience and foster brand loyalty in the context of travel and tourism.
Student Outcomes
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Customer sales scenarios
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Industry leading sales processes to attract, engage and retain customers
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Understanding customer needs and recommending best products / services
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Identifying buying signals & approaches to close a sale
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Creating and maximising unique selling propositions
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Enhancing the customer experience for lifelong loyalty
Student Experience
- Participate in live online lectures and tutorials led by experts from Flight Centre Travel Academy or watch the recorded sessions.
- 6 module tutorials
- 3 assessment Q&As
- Receive one-on-one coaching calls, assessment assistance, and student wellness support as needed.
Content Outline
- A customer’s journey on the path to purchase including influencing factors.
- A 7-step sales process with a focus on eliciting the specific needs of a customer and recommendation of a product or service to match their requirements.
- Travel and tourism-based products, identifying and selecting the best option for every customer.
- Tourist segmentation and psychographic typology.
- Approaches to closing a sales and gaining customer loyalty.
Assessment
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Interactive sales scenario and peer review.
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Customer sales scenario reflective essay.
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Industry based sales workshop agenda and personal presentation
How does this help your future career?
The secret to success in the travel industry is having expert sales techniques and being confident when interacting with a customer. After this course you will be able to apply:
- Knowledge of consumer behaviour and influences.
- Development of sales ability and travel product specialisation.
- Application of sales techniques and approach.
‘The fact that the graduates understand a sales process allows them to hit the ground running!’
Amanda
Wholesale Travel Recruiter
Jump to other subjects:
CORE SUBJECTS
- Succeeding in Business SIB101FC
- Developing Skills and behaviours valued by employers
- Travel Trends and Insights TTI101FC
- Travel Products, services and destinations - yesterday, today and tomorrow
- Introduction to Marketing and Branding IMB101FC
- Understanding organisational marketing and personal branding
- Travel Systems Essentials TSE101FC
- Digital innovations, transformations and disruptors impacting the tourism industry
- Understanding People and Organisations BIZ102FC
- Businesses today,
their structure and employee dynamics
- Businesses today,
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Sustainable Tourism SUS101FC
- Understanding sustainable concepts within the travel and tourism industry
- Industry Focus INF101FC
- Hands-on exploration of the travel and tourism industry
- Industry Practice INF102FC
- Supporting students in the workplace