
Dana S., Regional Sales Associate, SC Johnson Professional
LinkedIn | Sales Ready Certified, The Ohio State University | After several post-secondary twists and turns, Dana felt as though her career path needed to change as well. Her family has a history of success in sales, so she knew it was a path she wanted to explore. “My brother introduced me to sales in a career sense and wanted me to take the course to ensure I was genuinely interested,” Dana explained. She was! Dana learned more technical skills to use within the sales industry that has propelled her as a Regional Sales Associate role at SC Johnson Professional. Setting first appointments, conducting needs assessments, calculating ROI, negotiating, networking - today Dana continues to strengthen these skills and more she learned in her Professional Sales class.

Alice X., Ambassador, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship
LinkedIn | Sales Ready Certified, The Ohio State University | Alice discovered her natural sales competencies in the Professional Sales Readiness course. The experiential course format allowed her to develop her skills in account management and relationship product sales and gain confidence in her abilities in Needs Assessment and Presenting. Establishing structure to her sales background has made a world of difference. She has utilized her sales training in her role as Director of a start-up program where she connects with mentors and CEOs. Awesome, new opportunities have emerged for Alice since building her sales foundation in class.

Sean S., Technology & Innovation Associate Intern, WIBGS
LinkedIn | Sales Ready Certified, The Ohio State University | Sean took the Professional Sales Readiness course during his first year in college. He was introduced to the business world and all the skills needed to flourish in sales. His largest takeaway was learning the essential skills of preparing and communicating effectively, ensuring he is influential and convincing in his interactions no matter the setting, but especially in business development! Sean has applied the knowledge gained in class to other roles he has taken on while an undergrad.


