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NEW AA-ISP Member Benefits

We are pleased to announce NEW member benefits:

Updated Knowledge Center:
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Inside Sales Hiring Assessment Tool:
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Exclusive Discount Program:
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AA-ISP 2013 Award Winners

Award Winners

Silicon Valley Chapter

Chapter of the Year Award

Boston Chapter

Excellence in Execution Chapter

Chicago Chapter

Innovative Award

DC Chapter

Rookie Chapter Award

InsideSales.com

SaaS & CRM Provider of the Year

The Bridge Group

Consulting Provider of the Year

Vorsight

Training Provider of the Year

The Asking Formula by John Baker

Book of the Year Award

Mark Quinlan

Lifetime Achievement Award

Kelly Molander

Innovator Award

Lauren Bailey

Spirit Award

Dave Chwalik

Corporate Culture Award

Gary Milwit

Executive of the Year Award

Jerry Bruening

Supporter of the Year

Mary Beth Burke

Excellence in Execution Award

Recognition of individuals, organizations, and the supporting cast of service providers is important to the AA-ISP and its members.

Each year the AA-ISP recognizes outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations for performance and accomplishments through a variety of awards. We congratulate and send our thanks to each and every member of this elite group of individuals. Together, we are making a difference!

AA-ISP Membership Options

AA-ISP Membership

The AA-ISP is pleased to provide several membership offerings to better serve the needs of the inside sales community including sales representatives, leaders and organizations.

The Associate:
Designed for individuals who want to be part of an ever growing , member community but may only want to take advantage of limited member service offerings. Associate members have access to the AA-ISP Job Board, receive all AA-ISP communications, and can participate in exclusive AA-ISP events and activities. Annual Membership - $25.00

The Professional:
Designed for the individual or leader committed to the profession and dedicated to advancing their career. Professional members receive full membership privileges. Annual Membership - $145.00

Corporate Team Plan:
Memberships are available for groups of 5 or more and include full membership privileges for all team members. - View Corporate Rates

International members welcomed and invited!

The AA-ISP is now focused internationally on helping raise the level of professionalism and performance of inside sales representatives across the globe! If you are an international organization or sales representative with U.S. clients, you will benefit through learning the latest and most accepted selling methods used in high-performing inside sales organizations today. Questions? 1-800-604-7085 x 130.

AA-ISP Inside Sales Career Center

In staying true to our commitment to help the Inside Sales community address top challenges, the AA-ISP is proud to announce the launch of a new and much improved, comprehensive Inside Sales Career Center. The Center is dedicated specifically to profession of Inside Sales and is now open and accessible to all.

There are a number of exciting changes and added services in the new AA-ISP Inside Sales Career Center including:

  • Open to all including AA-ISP members and non-members.
  • No Charge to search jobs, create/manage job profiles, post resumes, and manage applications.
  • Pay per listing service that allows employers to post Inside Sales positions, view the resume database, and manage candidates.
  • Job postings get uploaded to job aggregators such as Simply Hired.
  • Additional services include reference materials on resume writing, interviewing, career tips and more.

AA-ISP Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP®)

Recent Graduates

Lamar Starks

Shaw Industries

Inside Sales Manager

Patricia Hockers

Schwabe North America

Territory Sales Manager

Brian Rupiper

Enterasys Networks

Sales Development

Brenda Saldana

Berkshire Corporation

Lead Generation Specialist

Mohammed Khan

IBM

Senior Lead Development Rep

Sandy Frisch

PCCW Teleservices

Business Development Manager

Tony Ragusa

IBM

Adrian Leal

HON

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Leslie Stoneking

The HON Company

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Brook Meier

The HON Company

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Aaron Timm

The HON Company

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Rachel Sarafin

HON Company

Liz Schulte

The HON Company

eMarketing Specialist

Stacey Seedorf

Schwabe North America

Region Manager- Inside Team

Jonathan Burnworth

The AA-ISP is proud to announce the first graduates of our Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP®) accreditation program, the industry's first and only professional credential. These graduates have taken the necessary steps in advancing their careers towards the next level of professionalism and performance. As the inaugural year of this program has come to a close, and the level of interest in the CISP program continues to flourish, it has become apparent that a certified program of this nature was long over-due. The CISP accreditation program recognizes an individual's and organization's professional achievement and competence, provides identification with other professionals in the field, and stimulates career advancement.

AA-ISP Conferences

Upcoming frontline & leadership conferences:

06/12/13

Inside Sales 2013 - DC

09/18/13

Inside Sales 2013 - Boston

10/15/13

Senior Executive Reatreat

11/12/13

Inside Sales 2013 - Dallas

Upcoming AA-ISP Events

  • 05/21/13 Insider Summit 2013- Presented by InsideView
    05/23/13 UK Chapter Meeting- May 23rd
    06/05/13 Indianapolis Chapter Meeting - June 5, 3013 4PM - 6PM
  • 06/06/13 Orange County Chapter Meeting- Topic: Drive Lead Conversion
    06/10/13 Chicago Chapter Meeting - June 10th
    06/12/13 AA-ISP Inside Sales 2013 - Washington DC
  • 06/12/13 Inside Sales Expo - DC 2013
    06/12/13 DC Chapter Networking Event- June 12th!
    06/13/13 AA-ISP Seattle Chapter Breakfast Meeting
  • 06/13/13 June Chapter Meeting
    06/20/13 AA-ISP Member Orientation - 11:00am EST/ 10:00am CST / 8:00am PST
    07/18/13 Cincinnati Chapter Happy Hour Networking Event
  • 08/08/13 OC Chapter Meeting - Summer Social: What the Industry Leaders are doing to Drive Sales Productivity
    10/15/13 AA-ISP Senior Executive Retreat
    12/31/13 Test Chapter Meeting
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