Marketing & Sales
Specification: 610/2918/X
The SEG-AWARDS Vocational Marketing & Sales specification covers 1 topic with 3 learning objectives (610/2918/X). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.
This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.
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Units
3
Learning Outcomes
2
Assessment Guidance
2
Key Skills
Key Features
- Master key concepts
- Develop exam technique
- Apply knowledge effectively
Common Exam Mistakes
Pitfalls to avoid in your exams
- •Many learners confuse sales activity with sales effectiveness, focusing on volume of calls rather than quality of interactions and relationship-building.
- •Students often overlook the importance of pre-call planning and research, leading to unstructured sales pitches that fail to address specific customer pain points.
Top Examiner Tips
Expert advice for exam success
- •In your portfolio, provide concrete examples with measurable outcomes, such as conversion rates, revenue generated, or customer retention improvements, to showcase the impact of your sales activities.
- •During the professional discussion, align your responses with the core principles from the employer’s sales model and use the STAR method to structure your answers.
Qualification Units
How this qualification is graded
Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.
Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.
Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.
Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.
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