Board Nominations

Nomination Criteria

Each year, CPSA calls for nominations to its Board of Directors. CPSA is seeking applicants based on the following criteria:

Are experienced in the field of sales, sales management and general management
Bring a unique skill set, e.g. finance, PR, marketing, government affairs, etc., or bring experience of particular value to the Board.
Are recognized as current or future leaders in sales
May represent regional or gender balance
May represent a strategic segment of our membership that is important to the association
Represent large corporate, national sales force or small, medium sized (SME) business/enterprise
Have the ability to serve for a minimum of one two-year term and a maximum of three, two-year terms
Have the ability to eventually be considered for the role of CPSA Chair
Have demonstrated interest in the association by accomplishments as a committee volunteer
Are experienced with operating in an environment that defines the role of a Board as being focused in setting policy and establishing strategic direction
Have demonstrated through industry or community involvement good stewardship and governance
Have the ability to take on CPSA committee responsibilities
Work well as part of a team, contribute reasoned opinion and accept and support decisions reached by the Board
Are experienced working with a diverse membership and understand regional issues
Are able to commit the time and resources to serve on the Board and committees

As a board member, directors should expect the following:

There are generally four board meetings per year
Time commitment would be five days plus preparation time
In addition, board members may be expected to serve on committees or task forces

If you are a CPSA member and are interested in serving on CPSA′s Board of Directors, please:

Download the BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER CRITERIA AND APPLICATION FORM;
Complete 200 – 250 word outline that provides the Nominating and Bylaw Committee with an overview of experience and qualifications in relation to the above criteria;
Submit your CV;
Fill in the NOMINATION FORM with the required 25 signatures of members seconding the nomination;
The completed application, outline and CV should be sent to CPSA to the attention of:
CPSA President & CEO
Canadian Professional Sales Association
655 Bay St., Ste. 400
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
Email: hcopeman@cpsa.com
Fax: (416) 408-2684

If members have any questions, call CPSA President Harvey Copeman, CSP, at 416-408-2685 or 1-888-267-CPSA (2772) or e-mail him at hcopeman@cpsa.com.