How can sales become a profession for somebody? What is the process to make this happen?
In recent years, there has been a trend toward professionalizing the field of sales in all of its various forms. There are college programs and independent organizations that are making this attainable right now.
In this episode, Caitlyn Gill from Oregon State University Sales Academy and I, talk about the next generation of sales professionals. We also talked about her experiences as the Director of the Academy and a Professor in the College of Business.
Learn more about becoming a sales professional and leader, and education – specifically the Sales Academy.
Caitlyn’s Bio Caitlyn Gill is the Director of the Oregon State Sales Academy and a Professor in the College of Business. In her dual role, Caitlyn utilizes her industry expertise to prepare the next generation of sales leaders at Oregon State University.
Prior to joining Oregon State, Caitlyn spent the past 12 years at Insight Software – the world’s leader in financial reporting serving as the Director of Solutions Engineering and led the company through two acquisitions. Prior to joining Insight, Caitlyn began her tech career at a startup called Sageworks, now Abrigo serving in sales, consulting and management roles.