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GALA’s Sales Academy 2025: Mastering Strategic Sales in the Localization Industry

Sales professionals in the localization and translation industry have a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills and develop high-impact sales strategies at GALA’s Sales Academy 2025. This fully online program features four expert-led sessions, each 1.5 hours long, taking place on May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CEST / 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM PT.

Designed for sales managers, business development leaders, and executives, the academy provides actionable insights, industry-specific strategies, and real-world applications to help participants navigate today’s dynamic sales landscape.

Why Attend?

The localization industry is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, shifting client expectations, and increasing competition. To stay ahead, sales professionals need to build strong teams, craft effective growth strategies, and adapt to market changes.

GALA’s Sales Academy equips attendees with practical tools and expert guidance, ensuring they walk away with clear, actionable strategies to drive revenue growth and optimize sales performance.

Program Overview

Each session is designed to provide practical tools and expert perspectives, ensuring that attendees leave with clear, actionable strategies to implement within their organizations.

A promotional banner for GALA’s Sales Academy 2025 featuring Gergana Toleva. The image includes the event title, "Mastering Strategic Sales in the Localization Industry," along with the session dates.
  • Session 1 – Sales Team Essentials in Today’s Business Environment (May 5)
    Led by Gergana Toleva and featuring guest expert Ricard Sierra (Kobalt Languages), this session explores the key components of a successful sales team, hiring strategies, training, and the role of technology in sales performance.
  • Session 2 – Building a Sales Strategy for Growth (May 12)
    Sales growth requires a solid, adaptable strategy. Guest expert Paul Barlow (Blackbird) will guide attendees through goal-setting, performance tracking, and the realities of achieving scalable success in the industry.
  • Session 3 – Sales Skills Specifics (May 19)
    This session takes a deeper look into the sales process, addressing industry-specific techniques beyond traditional soft skills. Participants will explore the unique dynamics of localization sales, client needs, and the balance between sales and production.
  • Session 4 – Reality Check for Sales in the Era of Technology Evolution (May 26)
    Featuring insights from multiple industry experts, this session tackles the impact of automation, AI, and commoditized language services on sales strategies. Attendees will learn how to adapt and stay competitive in a rapidly changing business landscape.

How to Sign Up

To register, head over to the GALA website and log in to your account. If you’re not a member yet, you can create a free account to sign up. Pricing for the program is $175 for GALA members and $295 for non-members.

For more details and to secure your spot, visit the official event page on GALA’s website.

About 1-StopAsia

1-StopAsia is a leading provider of comprehensive language solutions, specializing in Asian languages. With over two decades of experience, we offer a full spectrum of services including translation, localization & transcreation. We aim to bridge the gap, fostering seamless cross-cultural communication and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality language solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs.