Corporate Engagement

essps vision

Serving the Needs of the Business Community

Demand for non-retail sales people is expected to grow by 5% (7% for technical sales) through 2026, (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016)
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, Tenneco, ThermaTru, Owens Corning, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Schindler Elevator Corporation, Fastenal, Rocket Mortgage, Thomson Reuters, and more.

Resources

Don't put the cart in-front of the horse by only posting in Handshake. There are over 3,000 jobs, and many are for business majors. When it comes to professional selling, there are 300+ jobs (500+ if you include business development positions). Students gauge an organization's sales culture and approach by how they recruit. Check your alignment and preparation before you connect.

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, Sales Leader Round Table, and others who give

The Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales