Career Details

Certified Salesperson

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 and Marketing Executives International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Sales Professional

Certifying Organization

Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Professional Certification in Advanced Service and Sales

Certifying Organization

National Retail Federation Foundation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Fragrance Sales Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Fragrance Foundation

Type

A - Core

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