The Sales Report: Recent Episodes
The Sales Report
Learn how alumni from one of the world’s top Sales programs have found success in career and life. Michigan State University graduates will discuss their professional journeys and the skills, knowledge and habits required to be top performers.
The Michigan State Sales Leadership minor leverages the strength of two nationally ranked colleges, the Broad College of Business and the College of Communication Arts & Sciences.
Join us in listening to Zach Doerr, Commercial Business Manager at Ford Motor Company, share how he helps local independent Ford dealerships plan and manage their marketing budget and inventory based on sales forecasting. Zach also shares that no matter how horrible or excellent, large or small the sales job appears to be, experience is valuable at all levels and will assist you in finding your path.
Join us in listening to Kody Klenow, Vice President of Sales at Lee Enterprises, share the importance of networking as people are willing to help you along your journey. Learn how to use the resources available at school or in your career, as they can lead to future opportunities and lifelong connections.
Join us in listening to Pankhudi Srivastava, Manager – CRM Operations at Arrow & Tommy Hilfiger (PVH Arvind Fashions Pvt Ltd). Learn how to find your fit in school, understand your strengths/weaknesses, and ensure that your strengths and passions drive daily life and work. In this episode, Pankhudi shares what it was like to adjust coming from India to the US for college and the challenges she faced along the way.
Summary: Join us as Mark Russell, Director of Sales at Merrell, shares the importance of connecting goals and passion into your dream career. Learn how to find a mentor and how to manage mental health in both your personal and career life.
Patrick Conway, Account Manager at DuPont, how to ask for and effectively respond to critical feedback for positive results. This episode also provides strategic insight into building and keeping relationships with clients and other co-workers.
Mario McLean, District Manager at Dollar General shares insight into the strategies required for successfully managing people. In this episode you will learn the importance of finding work/life balance and developing support systems for yourself and others.
Jeff Kallil, Vice President of Marketing at Convivial Brands, shares how a study abroad trip changed his life and helped guide/direct him in his career journey. Learn the importance of finding your journey to do what you love every day and hear how Jeff has been successful in this pursuit!
Learn how Scott Rinnas, Sales Representative at SciCan, became educated in the medical sales industry through an internship opportunity during his time at Michigan State University. Scott also shares tips on how to leverage and showcase your strongest assets during a job interview.