2024 Sales Innovation Summit Impact Report

IMPACT REPORT

Thank you to our presenting partner and summit sponsor!

On behalf of the David Eccles School of Business, I sincerely appreciate and thank you for your support of the 2024 Sales Innovation Summit. Your generosity underscores your commitment and belief in the potential that lies within the realm of sales, a field that continuously shapes the dynamics of our economy and society.

As highlighted at the Sales Innovation Summit, the importance of specialized sales education cannot be overstated. Your support is crucial as we aim to place our students in roles that offer strong growth opportunities and the chance to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities. Together, we can ensure that the future of sales is bright and driven by well-educated, highly skilled, and ethically grounded professionals.

Your partnership is instrumental in our quest to foster a community that uplifts and propels our students toward unparalleled success in sales. We are truly grateful for your unwavering support and look forward to continuing this journey together.

With immense gratitude,

Rita Schwisow Adjunct Instructor, Department of Marketing

Associate Director, Business Development and Sales Program

David Eccles School of Business

Rita Schwisow

Winning the Interview with Tony Watson COO, Xenocor

Building Trust and Influencing Decisions with Dale Catt Senior Account Executive, Skillkar

Building Community with Darlene Carter CEO, C.W. Group

Creating Business Opportunities with your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Gavin Van Wagoner Assistant Athletic Director for NIL and Major Gifts, University of Utah Athletics

Cultivating Influence –The Power of Sales Skills in LIfe with Shawn Adamson Division Senior Vice President, Comcast

Sales + Marketing = The True Love Connection with Amy Frampton CMO, No Fraud

Selling in Hell’s Kitchen with Nicole Mouskondis Co-CEO, Nicholas & Company

Selling from the Start –An Entrepreneurial Perspective Panel with Dylan Turner – CPO and Co-Founder, Doxy.Me

Selling Your Authentic Self with Sidni Shorter President and CEO, Utah Black Chamber

Selling from the Start –An Entrepreneurial Perspective Panel with Katy Luxem – CEO and Co-Founder, Big Dill Pickleball Co.

Selling from the Start –An Entrepreneurial Perspective Panel with Sadie Bowler – Co-Founder, SadieB. Personal Care

Keynote with Scott Cutler CEO, StockX

“I attended this year’s Sales Innovation Summit hoping to build valuable relationships with industry professionals. It was a great highlight of my college career because I was able to network with so many different people, who could potentially be my future employer. I would love to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation, MarketStar, and all the companies that attended the job fair for their support of the marketing and sales department here at the Eccles School. Without them, none of this would be possible.

Thank U!”

– Avery Buys Marketing with Sales Emphasis Class of 2024

Major 1: Operations and Supply Chain

Major 2: World languages and Cultures Italian Emphasis

Minor: Information Systems

Graduation: May 2024

“I originally attended the Sales Summit simply to gain more information regarding the opportunities to me as a graduating senior. I hadn’t realized that this event would be the catalyst that led me to get the position that I will be starting after graduation. After speaking with many of the companies in attendance during the career fair, I discovered truly how great an opportunity this summit was. I was able to set up interviews right then and there for full-time positions right out of college. This opportunity showed me how well prepared I am for the professional world and made me feel more confident going into it after graduation. In the end, going to the Sales Summit was an invaluable experience that helped me find a path after graduation, and I am so grateful for the connections I made.

– Simon Logue Operations and Supply Chain and Class of 2024

“The Sales Innovation Summit far exceeded my expectations; I hoped to attend and network with successful people in the sales industry hear about their career journeys and experiences as sales professionals. But by attending, I was able to even better connections than I thought I would. One speaker in particular was very helpful; after her speech, she gave me even more insight into the industry she works in and even offered me an opportunity to interview for an internship. I feel a lot more comfortable about what it takes to get into sales and what kind of mindset it takes to succeed in it. Thank you for your incredible support of the sales program and students like me.”

– Nick Dressen Marketing with Sales Emphasis Class of 2025

“The Sales Innovation Summit is not possible without the support of community partners like the Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation and MarketStar, who believe in the value a sales education for all students provides. Here at the Eccles School, we are incredibly grateful for your support and vision as we continue to work on delivering high quality innovative learning experiences for our students. Thank you for your generous support, we look forward to our continued partnership in delivering sales programming to our students.”

– Katie Amundsen Assistant Dean, Alumni Relations, and Development David Eccles School of Business

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to supporting the Sales Innovation Summit and sales programming at the David Eccles School of Business. It’s because of partners like you that we can continue providing students with the opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals and then apply what they’ve learned in unique and hands-on ways.

Having the Sales Innovation Summit housed at the David Eccles School of Business is something I am incredibly proud of. In just two short years, this Summit has grown to become the premier sales industry conference for college students in the state of Utah. But we recognize that the Summit is not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for growth and opportunity for our students. These achievements are only possible due to your generous support, and for that we are so grateful.

Thank you again for your partnership. Your generosity fuels this work, driving us to be innovative and elevate the learning experiences that we provide for our students.

With gratitude,

Rachel M. Hayes

Dean

and George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethical Financial Reporting

David Eccles School of Business

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