Become a Certified Sales Professional
Boost your sales career by becoming a Certified Sales Professional (CSP®)!
Join the biggest professional sales and marketing community in the world and access all the resources, skills and opportunities you need to develop your career.
The Sales and Marketing Institute International (SMI) is the premiere professional body of sales and marketing practitioners in the world. Through its global network of over 10,000 members and affiliates, the SMI provides a dynamic forum for sales and marketing professionals to advance their careers through certifications, research, professional development, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical and practice standards.
The SMI aims to deliver world-class support to empower its members with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the profession. The Institute has more than 4,500 members in Australia and 6,600 in nine countries in the Asian region, including the Philippines through SMI Philippines.
When you take the CSP® program to earn the CSP® designation, you’ll have more than a few letter to put after your name, you’ll have validation of your expertise and knowledge of key sales competencies.
BENEFITS
The CSP® designation offers these benefits:
- You are identified as a highly competent professional who has gained the experience, knowledge, and skills of the Sales and Marketing Institute (SMI)
- You improve your career growth opportunities, advancement, and earning potential.
- Employers know you have solid selling skills and the credentials to prove it.
- Customers know that you meet a set of standards and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
- Colleagues know you are committed to personal career development and lifelong learning.
For companies, allowing your sales team to undergo the CSP® program also benefits you in many ways:
- Set a measurable benchmark within your sales team
- Differentiate your sales team by increasing their credibility
- Decrease turnover by setting a hiring standard for new staff
- Assist with ongoing training and career development
- Demonstrate your commitment to the profession
WHO SHOULD GET CERTIFIED
The Certified Sales Professional (CSP®) program is a sales certification for professionals who are employed as sales representatives, account managers, distributor representatives, and business development personnel. The CSP® program enables candidates to achieve the coveted CSP® designation, which the certified professional can place on their business cards and resume.
This designation is a great door-opener and conversation starter during prospecting or sales calls. Effective use of the designation on business cards, email signatures, and websites is a great way to let your employer, customers, prospects, and peers know that you are a true professional and that your business activities are guided by SMI.
GET CERTIFIED!
If you’re interested in becoming CSP®, you can start the process by attending the National Sales Congress this May 3, 2012 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. This workshop is accredited by SMI, offering you 18 credits toward your certification (you need 36 credits through attending accredited seminars like this one, one year of sales experience, and pass the validation exam in sales competency).
Begin your process toward becoming a CSP® by signing up for the National Sales Congress.