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“Consumers are statistics. Customers are people.”

~~ Stanley Marcus


February Issue 1

Fight Frustration in the Office and Beyond
By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly

It doesn’t take Monday morning traffic to cause extreme frustration at work. It can even be things as small as a co-worker showing up to a meeting late, or a client calling to cancel his latest order.

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Five Steps to Build Your Credibility as a Manager: Shed the Superman Cape  
By David Benzel

Superman is a super hero due to his many powers. However, even with all of his strengths, Superman has a vulnerability – Kryptonite – therefore, he is not perfect. He has a flaw. And in spite of this weakness, Superman’s credibility is beyond reproach.

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    SRC Quick Fact
    Canadians More Avid Participants in Loyalty Programs

    Approximately 75% of Canadian consumers actively participate in loyalty programs versus 39.5% in the United States

    Source: Colloquy Whitepaper November 2007


    Featured Sales Jobs

    See below for the latest jobs listed on salesjobsCanada.com. To view these jobs, visit salesjobsCanada.com and enter the appropriate Job ID.

    Software/ERP Sales Rep
    Brainhunter
    Mississauga, ON
    Job ID: 945063-945068

    Area Vice-president, Sales
    Confidential
    Montreal, PQ
    Job ID: 943644

    US Sales Manager
    UView Ultraviolet Light Systems Inc.
    Mississauga, ON
    Job ID: 943394

    Territory Sales Representative
    /Account Manager

    (1 for Ontario, 1 for Quebec)
    Jokey Plastics North America Inc.
    Goderich , ON
    Job ID: 942287 and 942303

    Area Manager (Middle East)
    Altec
    Middle East
    Job ID: 940695

    Senior Account Manager
    Brainhunter Staffing
    Georgetown , ON
    Job ID: 940357



    Upcoming 2008 CPSA Skills for Sales Success Events

    CPSA invites you to attend 2008 sales training seminars designed to develop your critical sales skills – sell more and sell smarter

    Professional Selling
    Become your customers' business partner
    Sponsor: Thrifty Rent A Car System
    Toronto Feb 19; Calgary Mar 11; Edmonton Oct 7; Halifax Mar 4; London Apr 22; Montreal Apr 15 (French); Sep 9 (English); Ottawa May 27; Vancouver Mar 4; Winnipeg Sep 23

    Strategic Account Management
    Optimize account penetration and profitability of your key accounts
    Sponsor: Avis Rent A Car System
    Calgary Oct 28; Halifax Jun 3; Montreal Jun10 (English), Nov 4 (French); Toronto Feb 5; Vancouver Oct 21

    Professional Sales Management
    Manage your sales team towards improved productivity, performance and profitability
    Sponsor: Avis Rent A Car System
    Calgary Nov 18; Halifax Feb 11; Montreal Oct 21; Toronto Apr 15; Vancouver Apr 22

    Sales Coaching for Success
    Develop your salespeople to drive sales and add value to your customer
    Sponsor: Avis Rent A Car System
    Toronto May 13

    Effective Negotiating Strategies
    Get your clients’ buy-in
    Sponsor: Budget Rent A Car System
    Calgary Apr 22; Montreal May 6 (English); Sep 30 (French); Toronto Apr 30; Vancouver Sep 16

    Communicating to Influence Buying Decisions
    Adapting Your Selling Style to Maximize Sales Results
    Sponsor: National Rent A Car System
    Toronto Apr 1

    For more information and to register, visit www.cpsa.com/training , email SalesSuccess@cpsa.com or contact us at 1.888.267.2772 (CPSA).


    Certified Sales Professional Designation - CSP

    The CPSA Sales Institute mission is to enhance your value and credibility as a sales professional through professional standards and certification.
    We are the only organization in Canada offering the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation.
    Gain the competitive edge – become a Certified Sales Professional (CSP) >>Read More


    Additional Sales Training

    In-house Training ~ (Groups of 10 or more)
  • CPSA offers on-site training for any of our public seminars, specifically tailored to your companies’ needs.
  • Call 1.888.267.CPSA (2772) or e-mail SalesSuccess@cpsa.com. >>Read More


  • Executive Program in Sales Management (Five-day Advanced Program)
  • In partnership with Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University
  • This intensive sales management program explores leading edge skills that are critical to you and your organization's success.
  • CPSA Members receive a $400 discount.  >>Read More

    E-learning

    CPSA's Professional Selling program ~ (French & English) (8 Courses Available)
  • Available in an online self-paced version that fits your schedule. >>Read More
  • Webinars

    In partnership with Engage Selling Solutions ~ monthly
  • For sales and marketing professionals to learn effective strategies for cold calling, prospecting, negotiating, inside sales, and more.
    CPSA Members receive a 20% discount.>>Read More


    In partnership with Coaching and Leadership International Inc. ~ bi-weekly
  • For sales managers and sales professionals who wish to learn award-winning coaching methodologies and tools.
    CPSA members save up to $225.
    >>Read More

  • Chapter Events
    For more details about chapter events, please email Calgary Chair Gord Piper, CSP Newfoundland & Labrador Chair Alfred Whiffen, CSP Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter Chair Jim Carty, CSP or the Halifax Chapter at halifaxchapter@cpsa.com.

    For more information on Upcoming Events or to register, please click << HERE >>


    CPSA's Member-Get-A-Member Contest
    Win a European Vacation for Two

    Tell your friends and colleagues about the great savings and benefits of CPSA membership and you could win your dream vacation. Every time you submit the name of a potential new CPSA member, your name will be entered to win a European Vacation for Two.

    Click here www.cpsa.com/MGM to submit your referrals online or download a fax-back PDF application.


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