The Benefits

• You will be able to 'read' your customer and understand their needs in an empathic way.
• You will be able to communicate effectively without relying on them speaking English.
• You will be able to 'meet and greet' in a way that your target clients appreciate.
• You will understand their business ethics and conducts.
• You will be able to gain an understanding of their values.

All this means that your motivation and confidence will increase in keeping ahead of your competition through background knowledge and your turnover/profits will increase through effectively breaking in to international markets.

You will be able to tailor propositions to specific needs and close deals successfully through your in depth understanding of your client's culture, background and needs.

What is involved? Or, How do we help you?

The simple psychology behind sales skills and strategies, gaining rapport and trust with your potential customers.

Tailored language lessons on all levels within the agreed time frame according to your needs.

Incorporated or separate Cultural Awareness training on a 1 - 1 basis or in groups.

Regular feedback and ongoing assessment ensure high quality standards.

Skype learning available as a 'green' option for the busy professional.

Business conduct and ethics - How do you introduce yourself and your business? How do you interpret body language? How do you communicate (non)-verbally? Their local economy - How do they manage to make it grow?

Industries and heritage - (Vorsprung durch Technik)

Socio-economics - How do they live?

History, customs and traditions - Do they really like Sauerkraut?

Their value and ethics - What is important to them?

All the above is extremely important for successful selling and trading with Germany - call us now to find out more on how we can help.

Our credentials for Delivering This Training and Helping you Succeed in the German Export/Import Market.

Meet Karin Schimmelschulze

Karin relocated from Germany to the UK in 2003 and has an excellent understanding of all things German.

Having an impressive 20 years Banking experience in Germany, Karin's commercial knowledge and expertise means she is well placed to help businesses in England who are looking to export to/import from Germany.

Karin's teachings can have great benefit for any company looking to interface with German clients.

Companies that have benefitted so far include many blue chip companies such as Rolls Royce, E.on, Siemens Energy Services, Lloyds Register Rail and Lubrizol. In addition Karin co-operates with UK Trade & Investment.

Karin has become an important associate to the Strategic Sales Schooling team in meeting the business training needs of our valued current and future customers.