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NEW AA-ISP Member Benefits
We are pleased to announce NEW member benefits:
Updated Knowledge Center:
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Expanded Member Profiles:
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Inside Sales Hiring Assessment Tool:
In partnership with Chally Worldwide, the AA-ISP has designed a new tool to help with finding and developing Inside Sales Talent. Learn More ›
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.