The Sleep Council Sales Academy, the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) online training programme for retail salespeople, is now available to download on both Apple and Android mobile devices.This latest development comes as the number of users passes the 1000 mark since the programme was launched at last year’s NBF Bed Show in September.
“Up until now, the course was only available on desktop PCs and laptops, which meant that many people taking the programme had limited opportunity to access it, often sharing computers with their work colleagues or family members,” says the NBF’s Simon Williams.
“With so many of us now accessing the internet via our mobiles or tablets and the ever-increasing use of apps, this will now give time-poor salespeople the ability to study for this accreditation programme when they like, where they like.”
All retail bed salespeople completing the four-week course receive a graduation pack and are added to the Roll of Honour on the Sleep Council Sales Academy website, whilst consumers will soon be able to search for their nearest accredited retailer via The Sleep Council website.
"Businesses both large and small are seeing the benefits of enrolling their staff on the course," says Simon. "In an age when competition for consumers’ money is so fierce and the choice of where to buy from is so wide, promoting Sleep Council Accreditation gives a retailer a distinct advantage over its competitors.
“We know that buying a new bed or mattress is considered by many to be a risky purchase and consumers are looking for expert, impartial advice to guide them through the minefield. Dealing with someone with Sleep Council accreditation will give the consumer so much more confidence that the bed they are buying is the right one for them. This in turn will lead to increased satisfaction, fewer complaints and more referrals for your business.”
Download the Sleep Hub App in the App Store for iOS or for android devices at Google play.
