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Understanding Supply Chain Management: A Necessary Skill For Salespeople?, Lindsey Jetton
Understanding Supply Chain Management: A Necessary Skill For Salespeople?, Lindsey Jetton
Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Honors Theses
The purpose of this research is to explore phenomena within the experience of consumer packaged goods (CPG) account representatives in customer-facing roles by investigating the impact of supply chain training, experience, and skills on sales role effectiveness in CPG companies. Findings suggest that skills needed for sales include technical competency, excellent communication skills, and the knowledge to keep commitments. Supply chain understanding within their industry impacts these identified skills by removing confusion, improving identification with their company, realistically aligning customer expectations, and building confidence.