Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9051
Title: Lead Generation & Sales
Long Title: Lead Generation & Sales
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2016/17 ( January 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: How can digital technologies support sales teams through CRM, lead generation and marketing automation? This module centres on the strategic and management aspect of supporting sales activity, and will focus on B2B Digital Marketing.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the fundamental principles underpinning digital marketing in a B2B environment.
LO2 Critically evaluate the role of digital marketing as a sales enabler and its ability to support the sales team
LO3 Analyse the inter-dependencies and synergies between different lead acquisition tools and methods using an in-bound marketing framework.
LO4 Explore and evaluate the tools and methods of frequently engaging with potential and existing customers
LO5 Integrate digital sales strategies with the consultative sales process
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Channel Management
Co-ordination of metrics across different channels. Internal vs external activity. Managing external suppliers including agencies - defining relationships, goal setting, shared monitoring and reporting.
Lead Generation Tools and Techniques
White Papers, Webinars, On-site and off-site blogs, thought leadership.
Lead Generation Management
Development of a marketing machine that scales. Stephen Blank's Customer Development Model
Social Media and Email
Designing an email campaign, prospecting online, listening online, Customer Service and related tools
Personalisation and Automation
Integration between CRM, Personalisation and Marketing Automation tools.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Overview of integration of digital and traditional sales approaches.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Proposed Strategy for Digital Sales. An example project might be to research and produce a roadmap on how a business could improve its lead generation and/or sales process.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Class-based instruction, practical work Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self learning by student Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Class-based instruction, practical work Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self learning by student Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mark Roberge. (2015), The Sales Acceleration Formulae, 1. Wiley, p.224, [ISBN: 978-151131820].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stephen Blank. (2013), The Four Steps to the Epiphany, 2. K&S Ranch, p.370, [ISBN: 9780989200509].
  • Brian Halligan, Dharmesh Shah. Inbound Marketing: Attract, Engage, and Delight Customers Online, 2. Wiley, p.224, [ISBN: 9781118896653].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BDMAS_9 Master of Science in Digital Marketing Strategy 2 Elective