 Networking - The Power Behind Sales
An All Ireland business survey has highlighted the importance of networking in the daily business of doing deals and making connections.
Sales professionals from every sector of industry and commerce in Ireland, responded to the survey, conducted by the Sales Institute of Ireland (SII). The answers revealed that 94% of those surveyed believe networking is an essential part of doing business, while 92% of respondents stated that networking opportunities are essential for career development.
The SII provides a forum for members of the local sales and customer services industry to meet regularly in formal and informal networking sessions. A huge 98% of those questioned also believe that the SII is effective in raising professional standards within the industry. The SII was established to promote professionalism, ethics and excellence in the Sales profession in Ireland and its members adhere to a strict code of Professional Practice.
In Northern Ireland, the SII has just welcomed its latest member Capita to join its existing 200+ members. Noel Brady, Chairman and Honorary Fellow of the SII said, "I am delighted to welcome a company with credentials like Capita on board and I know that they will gain hugely from the meetings, courses and seminars run by the SII. It does not surprise me that the survey indicates our members appreciate the value of business networking as I have witnessed the beginnings of many business relationships at our monthly breakfast seminars."
Colin Finnegan, Capita's Business Development Director, appreciates the opportunities offered by SII membership, "We believe that membership of the SII is a mark of the true sales professional. Belonging to the SII is important to anyone involved in winning new business, retaining existing customers and managing customer relationships. At Capita, we are always looking for the competitive edge and believe that belonging to the SII is one of the ways to promote professionalism and raise standards in selling and customer service. "
For further information contact Angela Mallon, Morrow Communications Tel 028 90393837, a.mallon@morrowcommunications.com
Notes To Editors
The sales Institute of Ireland was established in November 1995 to promote professionalism and standards of excellence in the Sales profession of Ireland
The SII currently has 1,500 members nationwide with 200+ members in Northern Ireland
Nationally recognised sales qualifications - Certificate & Diploma in Professional Selling are available to SII members
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