Selling Success News September 2011

Successful Selling 2011 - Anticipation is building for the UK's top sales conference
Politician turned media pundit, Michael Portillo, will head an inspiring line-up of speakers at this superb ISMM event, which takes place at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on 20 October. Portillo, a major political figure for over 20 years and a hugely respected commentator and broadcaster, will speak on the skills, techniques and attitudes of the world's great leaders - a theme to inspire and motivate the UK's top sales and marketing professionals as they battle to succeed in tough times. Successful Selling 2011 is for everyone involved in the sales process. Whatever your job title or organisation, it is the one sales event of the year you simply cannot afford to miss. Tickets are selling fast, to book your place, call June Kelly on 01582 840001 or email jkelly@ismm.co.uk You can also book online at www.ismm.co.uk Successful Selling 2011 - an incredible day for sales professionals.

The ISMM are proud to announce and welcome their latest Corporate Member - TATA Steel
The company is partnering with the ISMM to recognise the professional contribution and quality of its sales teams through a qualification-based Academy. Under the new arrangements, the ISMM will work with Tata Steel to create a world-class academy for sales professionals that will reinforce the company's position as a market leader for developing and investing in its salespeople. Tata Steel is the first Corporate Member of the ISMM from the steel industry. This development represents a clear signal from the business about the importance it attaches to investing in its sales teams. The ISMM's Corporate membership package provides employers with a great opportunity to align their companies with the aims and objectives of the ISMM. It enables them to acknowledge the key role their salespeople play in their company's overall success and show them they appreciate their work. To learn more about the advantages of Corporate Membership, contact Ursula Lavis on 01582 840001 or by email at ulavis@ismm.co.uk

And finally...

Congratulations to the ISMM's Event Manager, Jennie Harnaman, who won the Individual Contribution Award at the July TAF Best Practice Award Ceremony. TAF is the Trade Association Forum, so Jennie was up against top performers at other institutes and associations. Many members will be aware of the amazing job she does for the ISMM, so we're delighted that our own trade association has recognised her too.