Corporate Engagement
Serving the Needs of the Business Community
- Demand for non-retail sales people is expected to grow by 1-7% (6% for technical sales)
through 2033, (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
- Number of university sales programs has declined while the number of students taking professional sales classes has plateaued (Sales Education Foundation)
- Number of 18 year olds to enter college is expected to crater (U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Dept of Education, 2023)
- University-trained sales graduates ramp up 50% faster and are 30% less likely to turnover than their non-university trained counterparts (Sales Education Foundation)
- Sales program graduates require less training than their non-sales educated peers. The result is an average savings of +$180k per hire for their recruiting company (Sales Education Foundation)
- Nearly 40% of a customer’s decision is based on the added value the salesperson brings to the relationship (Sales Education Foundation)
- All sales professionals need initial and ongoing development - entry level, subject matter experts, career changers, experienced professionals, and leaders
- The University of Toledo's Edward Schmidt School of Professional Sales (ESSPS) is a sales talent development and recruitment provider of choice for companies like 3M, Hilti, ThermaTru, Owens Corning, Schindler Elevator Corporation, Fastenal, International Paper, Airgas, and more.
Resources
Don't put the cart in-front of the horse by only posting in Handshake. There are almost 18,000 jobs, and many are for business majors. When it comes to professional selling (and business development), there are 1,700+ jobs. Students gauge an organization's sales culture and approach by how they recruit. Check your alignment and preparation before you connect.
- Memberclicks (ESSPS event registration, update organization & personal profiles, blogs)
- Events (list of events with links for more information and to register, calendar)
- National sales competition - UToledo Invitational Sales Competition (UTISC). Approximately 120 students from 36 universities. Around 50-60 UToledo students help to run the 3 day event.
- Priority registration for ESSPS Corporate Partners is October 2 for fall and February 5 for spring. Registration is then offered to select support club members, alumni, friends of the program, and prospective corporate partners.
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Handshake (post jobs, register for Neff College of Business Job Fair)
Schedule Time with ESSPS Director
Time, talent, and treasure from the business community and individuals combined with ESSPS faculty/staff make our collaborative impact possible. ESSPS staff and operations are nearly 100% externally funded.
We are grateful for our ESSPS Corporate Partners, UTISC Sponsors, Sales Leaders Round Table, Sales Student Experience Support Club, and others who give to support ESSPS staff and operations (fund 2-400-880).
Platinum Corporate Partners
Gold Corporate Partners
Partnership Advantage
ESSPS Corporate Partners enjoy priority registration for ESSPS events and engagements, precedence for key touchpoints at year-round events (including PSE meetings), and visibility in digital mediums. Premier ESSPS Corporate Partners further unlock customization, VIP options, and expanded access in the college and/or nation. Benefits vary by partner level.
Companies that are not ESSPS Corporate Partners and/or UTISC Sponsors and are interested in exploring partnerships/sponsorships should contact the ESSPS Director. Companies actively exploring partnerships/sponsorships will be considered in advance of other non-partners for any available, paid registration spots at ESSPS events and engagements following the ESSPS Corporate Partner priority deadline. Additional companies may express interest by contacting the ESSPS Director and will be considered based on remaining availability. Non-partners are limited to 1 event or engagement per academic year.