Corporate Engagement

essps vision

Serving the Needs of the Business Community

Demand for non-retail sales people is expected to grow by 4% (6% for technical sales) through 2031, (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
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, role plays)

Company Guide to Leveraging Memberclicks

Events (list of events with links for more information and to register, calendar)

Going Virtual Guide (see event pages for event specific modality guides)

Handshake (post jobs, register for Neff College of Business Job Fair)
Schedule Time with ESSPS Director

fueling tomorrows

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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 100% externally funded.

We are grateful for our ESSPS Corporate Partners, UTISC Sponsors, Sales Leader Round Table, and others who give.

The Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales