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Tampa Professional Sales Association was formed in 2006 to provide an opportunity for successful salespeople and business owners to interact on an informal but upscale basis. Our founder, Mark Fitzgerald, (President of the Sandler Sales Institute, Tampa) recognized that there were many opportunities for amateur and unsuccessful salespeople to interact but that there was no true professional organization for successful salespeople.
There are a number of organizations for CEOs and company presidents. There are organizations for the practitioners of every other profession but heretofore no organization dedicated solely to the one group on which every business depends: high-achieving salespeople.
In every business someone is responsible for top line results. Without a substantial top line there can be no bottom line and inevitably there will be no business. The people responsible for that top line are salespeople.
Salespeople go by many names. Often, indeed usually, the number one salesperson of the organization is the owner. Sometimes he or she is the only salesperson. Medical, law, and accounting practices employ salespeople though they are often referred to as “partners”, sometimes “rainmakers”. Engineering and scientific firms have salespeople too, though they may go by the name “business developer” or even marketing rep. In every firm someone brings in new business or the firm ceases to be.
The world is awash in salespeople. They can be found at chambers of commerce events, leads club, and myriad networking event. While these venues provide useful services they are not particularly selective in their membership nor are they selective in whom they allow to attend their events. Among their members and guests are many salespeople who are only “passing through” the profession.
Tampa Professional Sales Association is focused on a different crowd. Our members are committed to their profession and are successful in the craft of selling. They must earn a six-figure income to be considered for membership. Their reason for involvement centers on conversation with worthy peers rather than a search for leads.
Tampa Professional Sales Association does not
provide sales training. But we do provide educational opportunities
for salespeople through the talks given by our speakers. For high
quality sales training provided by the Sandler Sales Institute,
Tampa Professional Sales Association is not a leads club. No formal introductions are made. Commercial pitches and solicitations are not part of our agenda.
Tampa Professional Sales Association is a place to have engaging conversations with other sales professionals. Monthly, we enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Palm restaurant at the Westshore Plaza Mall. We order from a varied menu and have ample time to get to know the other people at our tables. There is no association-imposed structure to the table conversation.
After dining we enjoy an informal talk presented by a successful entrepreneur. Our speakers are accomplished both as salespeople and speakers. They are business leaders in our community. They are business owners or presidents and are chosen for their ability to teach, inspire, and entertain.
We have several simple rules that make our luncheons special:
Tampa Professional Sales Association membership is by invitation only. Application instructions are available on this website. There is currently a waiting list for membership but those who qualify are encouraged to apply.
Tampa Professional Sales Association accepts a limited number of guests at each meeting. If you qualify and would be interested in attending, please call Mark Fitzgerald at (813) 282-9400. Email requests are not accepted. |
