XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Breaking the Sales–Marketing Divide Using Data & AI

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Marketing and Sales

About Programme

Integrate sales and marketing strategies through analytics and AI to enhance customer value and business performance.

This programme addresses the persistent disconnect between sales and marketing functions that often leads to poor alignment, ineffective decision-making, and revenue leakage. It focuses on using data and AI as shared enablers to create alignment across the revenue funnel. Through practical frameworks, real-world cases, and hands-on exercises, participants learn how to build common metrics, improve data interpretation, and drive coordinated execution. The programme equips leaders to break functional silos, enhance collaboration, and translate insights into measurable business outcomes.

Programme Content

Build the capability to align sales and marketing for improved revenue outcomes.

Diagnosing Misalignment & Revenue Leakage

Understand sources of conflict such as lead quality issues, forecasting gaps, and campaign disconnects.

Aligning Mindsets & Data Interpretation

Explore how sales and marketing interpret the same data differently and build shared understanding.

Using AI for Funnel Visibility & Decision-Making

Leverage AI for diagnostics, lead scoring, and prioritization across the revenue funnel.

Designing Alignment Systems & Operating Rhythm

Create shared metrics, align incentives and KPIs, and build effective dashboards and review mechanisms.

Pedagogy

A highly interactive, cross-functional learning experience focused on real-world alignment challenges.
Conceptual Lectures & Frameworks

Build shared understanding through simple, non-technical concepts across sales and marketing.

Case Studies & Real-World Analysis

Examine real business cases highlighting misalignment, funnel leakage, and coordination failures.

Simulations & Hands-on Exercises

Work with data and AI-driven insights to diagnose funnel issues and design joint action plans.

Experience Sharing & Action Planning

Engage in peer discussions and develop practical, implementable strategies for alignment.

Programme Audience

Sales Leaders & Managers

Professionals responsible for pipeline conversion, forecasting, and field execution.

Marketing Leaders & Managers

Leaders driving demand generation, campaigns, and customer engagement strategies.

Business Heads & Revenue Owners

Decision-makers accountable for growth, alignment, and overall revenue performance.

Cross-Functional Stakeholders (HRBPs & Strategy Roles)

Professionals supporting incentive design, performance alignment, and organizational effectiveness.

Programme Benefits

A highly interactive, cross-functional learning experience focused on real-world alignment challenges.
Conceptual Lectures & Frameworks

Build shared understanding through simple, non-technical concepts across sales and marketing.

Case Studies & Real-World Analysis

Examine real business cases highlighting misalignment, funnel leakage, and coordination failures.

Simulations & Hands-on Exercises

Work with data and AI-driven insights to diagnose funnel issues and design joint action plans.

Experience Sharing & Action Planning

Engage in peer discussions and develop practical, implementable strategies for alignment.

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