June 22-25, 2026
Kick-off: June 16, 2026
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online Kick-off: from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Expand your professional network by connecting with executives from different sectors and strengthening strategic relationships.
The swift evolution of distribution channels demands a deep understanding of business partners and emerging models like direct-to-consumer. This executive education program delves into retail dynamics, emphasizing the significance of the shopping experience as a strategic advantage and exploring the shift from multichannel to omnichannel. Negotiation skills, crucial for effective business partner interactions, are a core focus. The program aims to equip participants with contemporary sales strategies for driving rapid organizational growth.

With over two decades of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, Jorge Velosa combines executive leadership, commercial acumen, and academic rigor. He served as Managing Director at Vileda Ibérica Portugal, Henkel Ibérica, and Sara Lee Household & Body Care, overseeing operations across Portugal, Brazil, and Italy. In 2005, he founded his own consulting firm, through which he advises organizations in areas such as marketing strategy, retail and sales management, and customer experience. Jorge Velosa began his academic career in 1991 at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, teaching across undergraduate, master’s, and MBA programs. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova SBE, where he also lectures in Executive Education programs in the fields of marketing and sales. He holds an MBA from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a degree in Management and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School in digital marketing and sales force, and channel management.
The program offers a “fast track” to acquiring essential knowledge in sales and access to business development tools that enable the creation of win-win synergies with any client. The Sales Strategy & Business Development program provides pricing and negotiation techniques, which are a valuable asset for businesses, regardless of their industry.
The relevance of the content and the networking opportunities in the Sales Strategy & Business Development program provided me with new perspectives and effective strategies for business development.
This program was a transformative experience. It provided me with deep insights and practical tools to develop sales strategies, as well as reflect on current strategies and structure certain practices. During the Sales Strategy & Business Development program, we explored innovative sales techniques and strategic approaches to business growth. The combination of theory and practical cases allowed me to immediately apply the knowledge gained in my professional environment.
At Nova SBE, we recognise and support professionals with the ambition to make an impact on their organisations and society. If your purpose is to lead effectively and invest in your personal and professional growth, this opportunity is for you!
Apply for the Executive Master's Merit Scholarship programme at the time of your application and benefit from support to take the next step in your career.
Recognizing the commitment this investment represents, we offer a phased payment option for private customers, split into four separate installments. An application requires the payment of a €250 enrollment fee. The first installment is due prior to the start of the program, and the full amount must be settled no later than one month before the program ends.