ProGrad are Australia’s only assessment, placement and training company based in Sydney and Melbourne.
Working on behalf of companies across a number of industries, ProGrad are well positioned to assist graduates in kick-starting their new graduate career within roles such as sales, business development, client services, marketing and technical support.
We operate as an out-sourced HR Department for a number of companies, such as Lion Nathan, 3M, Microsoft, Dow Jones, Dell, Travelex, Fairfax and News Corp. On behalf of these companies, we assess recent University graduates for the key competencies which will make them successful in roles where they are interacting with corporate clients.
Once placed with ProGrad, a training program awaits which is an investment made by the employer to ensure high levels of success are achieved in the role.
Training plays a vital role in the development of individuals and business development teams. ProGrad understand the importance of training and developing employees to maximize their potential. ProGrad have a track record in developing and delivering the very best in training, and clients use us because we won’t disappoint. We use original material and effective techniques to ensure a great result. Our courses cover the basics of sales and business development, all the way through to professional presentation skills and key account management.
Our training courses cover the following topics:
1) An Introduction to Sales, Marketing and Professional Communication
2) Solution Selling
3) Negotiation
4) Managing Accounts
5) Developing Yourself in a Management Role
6) Planning, Meetings and Presentation Skills
7) Measuring Performance
8) Managing Change
ProGrad understand that all teams are unique and will require training that is tailored specifically in order to get the maximum benefit. We take the time to understand your company objectives and tailor a bespoke training program based on the specific needs of the team.
We charge a per-day rate for our bespoke training programs, which means that the cost per head is reduced significantly. We would recommend that each bespoke training course has approximately 8 – 12 delegates taking part. These courses can be delivered either onsite or at our training facilities in Sydney and Melbourne.