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Course Description
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Course Name
Sales Techniques for Luxury Brands
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Host University
The American Business School Paris
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Location
Paris, France
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Area of Study
Business Administration, Fashion, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
FASH 110
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
The attitude, product knowledge and overall delivery/presentation of the product by the sales consultant/brand ambassador all play an equally important role in luxury and high-end fashion sales. This translates to a well-educated, skilled staff having superior communication skills and high level of presentation skills, and a customer centric approach.
The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the way luxury and high end fashion products and experiences are sold and to develop their capability to do so.INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY :
The course is developed through lectures, discussion and group/individual presentations of case studies and role plays. Students are expected to thoroughly read text materials and participate in class discussion. Topics covered will include
- Fashion and Luxury Selling & Marketing Concept - Brand knowledge and story-telling - Self-expression and sense of self - Understanding Buyer Behavior - Approaching the Customer and Securing Desire - Exceptional treatment and experience - Craftsmanship / Quality - Authenticity - The Rarity Factor - Emotional Bonding - Mystique - Servicing the Sale; Closing the Sale & Building Customer Relations - Ethical issues, Career OpportunitiesEVALUATION :
The final grade will be made up of class participation, articles and case studies handed in, role-plays a mid-term test and the final examination.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.