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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Certified Advertising Specialist Certification Description The PPAI Professional Development Certification Program Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) Certification is a PPAI industry credential awarded to promotional products professionals with at least three years of promotional products industry experience, and who have met rigorous educational course and testing requirements-demonstrating exemplary commitment to their profession. Professionals who have earned their CAS provide the highest standard of conduct and integrity. Certifying Organization Promotional Products Association International http://www.ppai.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Advertising Specialist Website
Certified Construction Product Representative Certification Description Product representatives are a vital source of technical information for the construction team. CCPR on your business card means you speak the same language as architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors and other decision-makers - and that opens doors. Certifying Organization Construction Specifications Institute https://www.csiresources.org/home Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Construction Product Representative Website
Certified Master Hotel Supplier Certification Description Professional hotel suppliers must possess a level of expertise that extends beyond the role of salesperson and order taker. This expertise prepares them to serve as advisors who help customers make better business decisions. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Master Hotel Supplier Website
Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative Certification Description This unique and exclusive program has enhanced the professionalism of thousands of experienced manufacturers' representatives and agents. It not only leads to greater expertise in operating your rep firm, but also gives you recognition as a CPMR. Participants invest one week annually for three years in residence on a university campus taking courses specifically designed for owners and managers of rep firms. You will gain knowledge and insight into how to run your business better, and acquire an international network of rep colleagues in your own and other industries. Upon graduation you will have earned the right to use the distinctive CPMR designation. You will also gain the privilege of membership in the Institute for Professional Advancement. Certifying Organization Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation https://mrerf.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative Website
Certified Sales Counselor Certification Description Sales counselor certification with NWFACP includes a written exam that tests your wood flooring knowledge. Certifying Organization National Wood Flooring Association http://www.nwfa.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Sales Counselor Website
Certified Sales Professional Certification Description The Certified Sales Professional (CSP) program gives a thorough understanding of consultative selling. From business creation to improved time and territory management; goal-setting to prospecting, and everything in between, attendees return to the territory with a renewed enthusiasm for selling. Certifying Organization Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation https://mrerf.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Sales Professional Website
Certified Salesperson Certification Description The SMEI Certified Professional Salesperson program is ideal for professionals who are employed as a sales representatives, account managers, distributor representatives and business development personnel. Certifying Organization Sales & Marketing Executives International http://www.smei.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Salesperson Website
HPE Sales Certified - Enterprise Solutions [2016] Certification Description This certification verifies that you have the ability to identify potential customers and can qualify opportunities for selling Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions and services. You will verify that you know how to leverage opportunities in the four top IT Transformation Areas customers care about the most today in your sales efforts: Transforming to a Hybrid Infrastructure, Protecting the Digital Enterprise, Empowering Data-driven Organizations, and Enabling Workplace Productivity. Certifying Organization Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes HPE Sales Certified - Enterprise Solutions [2016] Website
National Professional Certification in Sales Certification Description The Certification was designed to capture the core Sales duties for a broad range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries. As such, it is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursing a career in retail and other customer service/sales focused industries. These include workplaces such as retail stores, warehouses, flower shops, hair salons, rental car companies and many more business that value customer service skills. High school and older students, adults, incumbent workers, transitioning and potential employees all can benefit from a portable credential that demonstrates their qualifications as a customer service/sales professional. Certifying Organization National Retail Federation Foundation https://nrf.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Professional Certification in Sales Website
Route Driver Certification Certification Description Training is an important part of any business but it is critical in vending where customer servicing takes place away from the office and direct supervision. This program will assist you in training your route drivers about all aspects of the vending industry that pertain to their daily work activities. Certifying Organization National Automatic Merchandising Association https://www.namanow.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Route Driver Certification Website
Sales Associate / Industry Professional Technical Certification Certifying Organization International Certified Floor Installers http://cfiinstallers.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Sales Associate / Industry Professional Technical Certification Website
SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0 Certification Description The "SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0" certification exam verifies that the candidate has the knowledge and basic understanding in the area of the SAP for Retail solution for the consultant profile in Retail. This certificate proves that the candidate can implement this knowledge practically in projects. Certifying Organization SAP America, Inc. https://www.sap.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0 Website
Training Advertising Specialist Certification Description The PPAI Professional Development Certification Program Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) Certificate is a PPAI Professional Development initiative aimed at providing promotional products professionals with less than three years of industry experience an avenue for earning an industry credential, which is aligned with their entry-level experience, education, and/or achievements. Certifying Organization Promotional Products Association International http://www.ppai.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Training Advertising Specialist Website

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Certification Description
The PPAI Professional Development Certification Program Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) Certification is a PPAI industry credential awarded to promotional products professionals with at least three years of promotional products industry experience, and who have met rigorous educational course and testing requirements-demonstrating exemplary commitment to their profession. Professionals who have earned their CAS provide the highest standard of conduct and integrity.

Certifying Organization
Promotional Products Association International
http://www.ppai.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Advertising Specialist Website

Certified Construction Product Representative

Certification Description
Product representatives are a vital source of technical information for the construction team. CCPR on your business card means you speak the same language as architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors and other decision-makers - and that opens doors.

Certifying Organization
Construction Specifications Institute
https://www.csiresources.org/home

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Construction Product Representative Website

Certified Master Hotel Supplier

Certification Description
Professional hotel suppliers must possess a level of expertise that extends beyond the role of salesperson and order taker. This expertise prepares them to serve as advisors who help customers make better business decisions.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Master Hotel Supplier Website

Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative

Certification Description
This unique and exclusive program has enhanced the professionalism of thousands of experienced manufacturers' representatives and agents. It not only leads to greater expertise in operating your rep firm, but also gives you recognition as a CPMR.
Participants invest one week annually for three years in residence on a university campus taking courses specifically designed for owners and managers of rep firms. You will gain knowledge and insight into how to run your business better, and acquire an international network of rep colleagues in your own and other industries. Upon graduation you will have earned the right to use the distinctive CPMR designation. You will also gain the
privilege of membership in the Institute for Professional Advancement.

Certifying Organization
Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation
https://mrerf.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative Website

Certified Sales Counselor

Certification Description
Sales counselor certification with NWFACP includes a written exam that tests your wood flooring knowledge.

Certifying Organization
National Wood Flooring Association
http://www.nwfa.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Sales Counselor Website

Certified Sales Professional

Certification Description
The Certified Sales Professional (CSP) program gives a thorough understanding of consultative selling. From business creation to improved time and territory management; goal-setting to prospecting, and everything in between, attendees return to the territory with a renewed enthusiasm for selling.

Certifying Organization
Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation
https://mrerf.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Sales Professional Website

Certified Salesperson

Certification Description
The SMEI Certified Professional Salesperson program is ideal for professionals who are employed as a sales representatives, account managers, distributor representatives and business development personnel.

Certifying Organization
Sales & Marketing Executives International
http://www.smei.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Salesperson Website

HPE Sales Certified - Enterprise Solutions [2016]

Certification Description
This certification verifies that you have the ability to identify potential customers and can qualify opportunities for selling Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions and services. You will verify that you know how to leverage opportunities in the four top IT Transformation Areas customers care about the most today in your sales efforts: Transforming to a Hybrid Infrastructure, Protecting the Digital Enterprise, Empowering Data-driven Organizations, and Enabling Workplace Productivity.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HPE Sales Certified - Enterprise Solutions [2016] Website

National Professional Certification in Sales

Certification Description
The Certification was designed to capture the core Sales duties for a broad range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries. As such, it is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursing a career in retail and other customer service/sales focused industries. These include workplaces such as retail stores, warehouses, flower shops, hair salons, rental car companies and many more business that value customer service skills. High school and older students, adults, incumbent workers, transitioning and potential employees all can benefit from a portable credential that demonstrates their qualifications as a customer service/sales professional.

Certifying Organization
National Retail Federation Foundation
https://nrf.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Professional Certification in Sales Website

Route Driver Certification

Certification Description
Training is an important part of any business but it is critical in vending where customer servicing takes place away from the office and direct supervision. This program will assist you in training your route drivers about all aspects of the vending industry that pertain to their daily work activities.

Certifying Organization
National Automatic Merchandising Association
https://www.namanow.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Route Driver Certification Website

Sales Associate / Industry Professional Technical Certification

Certifying Organization
International Certified Floor Installers
http://cfiinstallers.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Sales Associate / Industry Professional Technical Certification Website

SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0

Certification Description
The "SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0" certification exam verifies that the candidate has the knowledge and basic understanding in the area of the SAP for Retail solution for the consultant profile in Retail. This certificate proves that the candidate can implement this knowledge practically in projects.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Application Associate - Retail with SAP ERP 6.0 Website

Training Advertising Specialist

Certification Description
The PPAI Professional Development Certification Program Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) Certificate is a PPAI Professional Development initiative aimed at providing promotional products professionals with less than three years of industry experience an avenue for earning an industry credential, which is aligned with their entry-level experience, education, and/or achievements.

Certifying Organization
Promotional Products Association International
http://www.ppai.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Training Advertising Specialist Website

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