The Sales Strategist Certification Programme
*This certification will make you money.
Learn how to create expert, sales strategy to drive results in your business, then monetise this highly sought after expertise and teach other businesses how to do the same.
It's that simple. Whether you're a seasoned sales pro or a business owner with ambition for more revenue, this is for you. And with just one client, you'll make back the cost of the course - and then some.
Welcome to the Certified Sales Strategist Programme, where extraordinary sales success isn't about being the loudest - it's about expertise, vision, and meaningful connection.
The demand for expert, impactful sales strategy has never been higher.
In today's economic landscape, consumer behaviour is shifting and businesses face increasing pressures.
And now, more than ever, extraordinary sales success isn't about being the loudest or the pushiest - it's about strategy, vision, expertise and meaningful connections.
Learn MoreSuccess in sales doesn't hinge on volume. It's built on intelligent strategies, sharp insights, and the commitment to forge genuine relationships.
I'm Anna Payne, and I specialise in transforming business owners like you into the smartest, most strategic players in the game.
With over 25 years of award-winning experience in developing robust sales strategies, I create substantial and sustainable results. My methods are designed for those who prioritise real connections and long term success over quick sales.
Why learn from me? Because I've done what many only aspire to: co-founded and successfully exited a multi-million pound international business, set up another two succesful businesses since then, authored a best-selling sales book, sold millions of poounds of service s and consultancy personally, as well as helped hundreds of others to change the way they think about and do sales.
I'm so excited to bring my newest, and most comprehensive ever programme to you...
Introducing
The Sales Strategist Certification Programme
The Sales Strategist Certification Programme doesn't just teach you an end-to-end, comprehensive sales strategy that you can use to drive results within your own business - it goes beyond that, equipping you with the skills to monetise these abilities directly.
This is the only programme I've ever devised with a plug-and-play methodology that you can apply directly to your own business, or offer as a service to clients, boosting your revenue streams like never before.
How?
Drawing from over 25 years of firsthand experience in sales, entrepreneurship, and guiding countless clients to success, I've distilled all my hard-won wisdom into this groundbreaking course. It's not just about gaining knowledge; it's about mastering a proven system that's earned global recognition, empowering you to transform businesses and lives with confidence.
Let’s be honest for a moment. Most business owners don’t have a clue where to start when it comes to what a sales strategy actually is, or how to create one. But they know they want more sales.
This programme removes all of that guesswork and closes the knowledge gap for business owners to create and build their own effective and comprehensive sales strategy.
- Imagine the satisfaction of having a rock-solid, time-tested approach to creating and implementing sales strategies that not only propel your own business forward, but also serve as game-changers for your clients.
- Consider the multitude of clients whose businesses you'll transform and impact profoundly with your newfound knowledge and expertise.
- And envision the substantial boost to your earning potential as you tap into a market hungry for innovative sales solutions, positioning yourself as the go-to expert in driving revenue growth.
With these skills, you will help your clients - current and future - close their biggest gap.
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This programme is not just another sales course. It’s a career-changing up-level of your skills, giving you all the tools to:
- Sharpen your persuasive skills without ever feeling like you’re being pushy. Master the art of selling in a way that feels natural and helpful, never sleazy. You’ll learn from someone who’s not only sold millions but has also empowered others to excel in their sales careers.
- Create new revenue opportunities both in and beyond your business. I'll guide you in building valuable, enduring relationships that catalyse consistent revenue streams, benefiting both you and your clients.
- Dramatically increase your impact and earnings. Move beyond traditional selling tactics. I’ll equip you with innovative strategies that will elevate your performance beyond your competitors - and even your own expectations.
With the Certified Sales Strategist Programme, you’ll gain a revolutionary perspective on what effective selling really involves. It’s time to revolutionise your approach, redefine your strategies, and realise the success you've always envisioned.
About CPD Accreditation
The Alba Business & Sales Academy with Anna Payne is accredited by the CPD Certification Services. And as such, each certified training is globally, professionally recognised.
Here’s what CPD says about accreditation:
“Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality”
Why is it so beneficial to gain a certified accreditation in Sales Strategy?
The Sales Certification will mean that you will not only learn how to create your own sales strategy, but you will also have the process and depth of knowledge to turn this knowledge into a lucrative revenue stream by offering your expertise to clients.
The benefits are twofold;
Firstly you know that the certification is going to qualify you to expert level. Meaning that when you become a Certified Sales Strategist, not only do you have that accreditation against your name, and the skills to create success in your own business, you have the depth of skills needed to teach what you have learnt to your clients.
But it’s also about your value in the market and the way clients perceive you when you are certified. Especially when it is from a trusted, recognised and respected body like the CPD Certification Service. That makes people see you as an authority, and an expert, right? And that builds trust, and increases your perceived value. Which makes it a lot more likely that they will invest in your services and you will be well paid for the work you do.
You will be certified in Sales Strategy to demonstrate your expertise.
- You will have the knowledge and tools to operate as a Sales Strategist.
- You will be able to increase your own sales
- You will also be able to create a new or enhanced revenue stream offering sales training, consultancy, strategy and coaching
- You will be in a position to help your clients create and build their own effective and comprehensive strategies.
- Sales experts are much sought after
When you become a Certified Sales Strategist, not only do you have that accreditation as a mark of quality, trust and expertise against your name, you will also have the skills to teach what you have learnt to your clients.
Sign Up NowWhat's Included?
- Starting on 28th May and lasting for 9 weeks, each module of this programme is designed to build upon the last, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the sales process.
- All modules are delivered live, over Zoom with Q&A at the end. (Replays will be available)
- You will also have two further weeks of live Q&As and support at the end of the modules.
- To support you, you will join my private Slack channel where you can network, ask questions and support each other as you go.
- Exclusive referral opportunity: Upon completion and qualification, you will also have a permanent spot in my Certified Sales Strategist Directory. This exclusive placement not only enhances your visibility but also enables me to refer direct enquiries from my own agency and others who seek top-tier sales strategists. This directory acts as a bridge, connecting you with potential clients and opportunities, thereby maximising your professional reach and business growth potential.
- I'll also help with your visibility by promoting every single certified Sales Strategist to my audience upon completion of their certification.
Module 1: Introduction to Sales Strategy
This module lays the groundwork for understanding today's sales world and what it means to be a strategic thinker in sales. You'll get set up with the right mindset and strategies to succeed from the start.
Module 2: The Psychology of Sales
This module introduces the psychology of sales. You will learn about the psychology of consumers, buying triggers and the importance of understanding both your own psychology, and the psychology of your potential buyers when it comes to sales success.
Module 3: Consultative Selling and Needs Assessment
Moving from a basic selling approach to a more consultative style means getting to the heart of what your clients really need, and solving their unique challenges. This shift helps you become a trusted advisor and builds loyalty and referrals.
Module 4: Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation
Prospecting is the lifeblood of sales, so understanding how to effectively generate and qualify leads is crucial, so this module focuses on filling your sales pipeline with quality leads to keep your business healthy.
Module 5: Building Rapport and Establishing Trust
The ability to build rapport and trust is essential to converting prospects into loyal clients, and module 3 prepares you to create meaningful, lasting relationships that drive sales and client retention.
Module 6: Creating Compelling Business Presentations
Mastering the art of presentation is essential for conveying value and persuading key decision-makers effectively, and this module will boost your ability to influence and persuade, significantly improving your chances of sealing deals.
Module 7: Managing Objections and Negotiation Strategies
Being able to address objections smoothly and negotiate effectively is crucial for closing deals and achieving favourable outcomes, and I will teach you how to do this ethically and with integrity. This module will strengthen your negotiation abilities, helping you overcome sales challenges and close more deals confidently.
Module 8: Closing Techniques and Sales Follow-Up
The ability to close effectively is what ultimately converts prospects into paying clients and is a crucial part of the sales process. This penultimate module will enhance your closing skills, ensuring you leverage every single opportunity to maximise sales results.
Module 9: Sales Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement
Knowing how to measure your sales success and continuously improve your tactics is vital for sustained growth and achievement in sales, and the final module of the programme equips you with the tools to consistently evaluate and enhance your sales approach, driving continued success and growth.
Gaining CPD Certification
To become certified you will watch all nine modules and then, equipped with all of the knowledge you need, you will write a case study, which you will submit to us by 30th September 2024 to gain your official CPD accreditation.
To make sure that you have the support you need, you will get access to the Certified Sales Strategist Community on Slack. Together with your fellow Sales Strategists, plus extended Q&A sessions with me, so you can work through the modules and complete the steps needed to gain this certification.
Who should sign up?
Are you constantly on the lookout for ways to boost your sales and grow your business? The CPD Accredited Sales Strategist Programme is tailor-made for small business owners like you, offering more than just skills - it's a transformation that is so much more than adding a feather to your cap. This is about fundamentally changing how you operate to stay ahead in a fast-paced market.
This programme is suitable for:
- Seasoned sales professionals looking to broaden their experience
- Business owners who want to make more sales in their own business
- Those looking to upskill a team member in this field
- Business Coaches, Consultants and Strategists
- VAs and OBMs who want to offer a highly values service to clients
- Social Media Managers
- Marketing professionals
- Service Providers
- Copywriters
- Designers
- Anyone who currently provides, or wants to provide services to businesses that will be enhanced by effective sales strategies.
With this programme, you'll learn not only to refine your existing strategies but also how to turn these new capabilities into serious money. What you gain here could help you build new revenue streams by offering top-tier sales consulting, making every aspect of your training instantly applicable and incredibly profitable.
Exclusive referral opportunity: Upon completion and qualification, you will also have a permanent spot in my Certified Sales Strategist Directory. This exclusive placement not only enhances your visibility but also enables me to refer direct enquiries from my own agency and others who seek top-tier sales strategists. This directory acts as a bridge, connecting you with potential clients and opportunities, thereby maximising your professional reach and business growth potential.
This is a crucial investment in your future success, providing you with highly sought after and valuable business skills, that will help you to thrive professionally. Businesses will ALWAYS want and need sales strategy and training.
Pricing Options
Yes, There Are Bonuses!
PAY IN FULL BONUS: IN-PERSON STRATEGY DAY
Celebrate and strategize in style! Pay in full and gain exclusive access to a private Client Sales Strategy Day in Edinburgh in September 2024. This elite gathering is a celebration of your achievements and a planning ground for future success. Dive deep into strategic discussions, network with peers, and lay out a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging your new qualifications to boost your business and elevate your income in 2024 and beyond.
BONUS 1: INDISPENSABLE SALES TOOLS
Enhance your efficiency and impact with two indispensable tools: a Pipeline Tracker and a Client Session Planner. These tools are designed to streamline your client interactions and optimise your workflow, ensuring you manage and maximise every opportunity with precision.
BONUS 2: SALES COPY MASTERCLASS
Attend an exclusive Zoom masterclass led by globally recognised sales copywriter, Georgina Nestor. Learn the secrets to crafting compelling email content that converts subscribers into customers. Your email list is packed with potential clients who are already interested in what you have to offer, so Georgina will teach you how to use the right words to tap into this valuable resource, dramatically boosting your conversion rates and effectively scaling your sales efforts.
BONUS 3: SOCIAL MEDIA PACK
Sales Strategist social media prompts and graphics for 30 days of Sales Strategist content to help you position yourself and your offerings with confidence on social media.
BONUS 4: ACTION PLAN
I know how much you want to know that you have a clear and actionable plan to maximise the impact of your certification right from the start. Every participant in this cohort of the Sales Strategist Certification Programme will benefit from my personalised, written feedback tailored to your specific ambitions.
After you fill out a simple form detailing your plans - whether it’s integrating the certification into your existing business, leveraging it to launch a new revenue stream, or even founding a completely new venture - I'll review your ideas and provide my strategic feedback.
This written guidance will ensure you have confidence in your clear and actionable plan to maximise the impact of your certification right from the start.
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And no - you don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room to excel in sales! Or to show others how to...
I’m Anna Payne, and my 25+ years in sales has taught me that it's not about being the loudest. It's certainly not abut being the pushiest.
Sales success is actually all about the right strategy. With the right strategy you can achieve outstanding success and drive significant revenue.
I'm an introvert and am absolutely allergic to any pushy sales tactics. I'm all about relationships, value and long term-ism. And I want you to find your own way to sell with ease too.
About Anna
With a successful sales and leadership career spanning over 25 years, Anna specialises in helping entrepreneurs make more sales so that they can enjoy a succesful and sustainable businesses.
Anna has a wealth of understanding about sales, scaling from start up, leadership, online business and entrepreneurship. Her25 years of relevant experience includes;
- Co-founder, Manging Director and succesful exit from a multi-7 figure turnover, award-winning international executive recruitment business, recruiting and leading a high-performing team of 25 staff and winning (and delivering to) clients in 15 countries (ANZ, Asia, Middle East)
- Experience of selling business to business, to corporates, to governements UK and internationally
- Sales to SMEs, Founder run solo businesses and to consumers.
- Founder of two more succesful businesses
- Keynote speaker on sales
- Recruitment expert
- Psychology background
- Number One Best selling author of the book, Everything You’ve Been Taught About Sales Is Wrong (*Probably)
- Sales training, consultancy, programmes and memberships online
Anna is an introvert, and completely allergic to pushy or sleazy sales tactics. So, whilst she may not be your typical sales expert, her gentle yet professional and persuasive approach, coupled with her commitment to service and value, gets brilliant results.
She knows that the key to sales success is in long term relationships, being a person of value, generosity, vision and consistent, strategic action.
She's sold millions of pounds of services, coaching, and built three very different businesses of her own and she is committed to helping good business owners sell more, so they can create the impact and success they really want.
The CPD Accredited Sales Strategist
Start your journey to become a certified sales strategist, and use my model to not only grow your own business but also help your clients grow theirs.
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Testimonials
‘From the moment I first heard Anna speak about sales I knew I wanted to work with her. I first joined her membership and then Momentum and am now in her Rise Up Mastermind. At each support level I have made my investment back in less than 2 months. Since joining the mastermind my turnover each month has got bigger and better - Feb 4k, March 8k and April 15k. Anna's support, wisdom and generosity are second to non. Knowing I have her in my corner when it comes to my sales strategy gives me the confidence to put myself out there and make my business a success.’
Emma Rowland
'Anna has opened my eyes to the inside track on sales! I wasn’t afraid of selling, but I didn’t quite know how to do it, when, how often, or how to actually structure or schedule it. I now know exactly what to do, when, and how to do it, and it’s really very easy. The best thing is, when I first followed her step by step instructions, I made ten (ten!) sales in one week, and now, despite all the other enticing offers out there to learn about sales, I’ve stuck with her method, as it makes sense, and it works.'
Anne Cheshire