LONDON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
*Supported by Lee McQueen and Huthwaite International*
*Win £500 in Competition*
*Sale of the Year Category Launched*
*National Sales Awards is Open to Enter*
A nationwide competition launched today by the National Sales Awards in partnership with Huthwaite International, is calling for people to describe their 'Best Sale Ever' - to coincide with the launch of the new 'Sale of the Year' category for the awards.
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The organisers of the National Sales Awards are asking sales professionals to submit details of their best ever sale in 250 words, by the 28th May for the chance to win £500. The winner will be decided by Lee McQueen, Apprentice winner and founder of Raw Talent Academy and Tony Hughes, CEO of Huthwaite International, with the winner being announced on 10th June. Whether it's opening your own sweet shop at the age of 10 or bringing in a new client with an innovative idea - the winner will be decided based on the most creative sales solution that displays going above and beyond. To enter visit http://www.nationalsalesawards.com
The competition celebrates the launch of the new award category - 'Sale of the Year' which will be awarded to the sales team or individual that can demonstrate creativity in approach, effort above and beyond the ordinary in closing a sale and creating a win win for clients and the sales operation. Participants are urged to enter their best sale from 2013 into the new category for the overall National Sales Awards.
The National Sales Awards is supported by previous Apprentice winner and Founder of Raw Talent Academy, Lee McQueen. He will judge the competition and commented: "The launch of the Sale of the Year category is an exciting addition to the National Sales Awards, as it will allow people and teams to celebrate their biggest success of the year and tell the industry of the innovative way they achieved it. Looking back over some of the sales I have led, and been a part of in the past, it is a category I would have loved to have entered and I am really looking forward to seeing what the sales industry has to offer."
The competition launches as The National Sales Awards also invites sales teams and professionals throughout the UK to enter the 2013 awards. Now in its 17th year, the National Sales Awards is the most prestigious accolade for the sales industry in the UK. An agenda setting programme, the National Sales Awards rewards individuals and teams who are demonstrating best practice and outstanding achievements in all aspects of sales. Previous winners have included LivingSocial, Virgin, RBS, Royal Mail, Serco, Everything Everywhere and Sweatshop, across a range of categories.
Tony Hughes CEO of headline partner, Huthwaite International said: "As the market has become more challenging over the past few years, we've seen new and interesting sales techniques and solutions develop. The Sale of the Year category is a way for entrants to shout about what they're doing differently and show how that's resulted in commercial success."
The programme is now open to enter - closing on 28th June. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 7th November at London's Troxy.
To enter, nominate or to find out more information about this year's Awards programme and entry criteria visit http://www.nationalsalesawards.com.
Notes to editors:
About The National Sales Awards
Open to individuals, teams and organisations from all sectors across the UK, the National Sales Awards in partnership with Huthwaite International, recognise the UK's leading sales professionals with a focus on ethical, smart and professional selling. Now in its 17th year, the National Sales Awards is the UK's leading awards programme for the sales industry and is owned and organised by UBM Plc. Visit http://www.nationalsalesawards.com for further information.
National Sales Awards 2013 categories -
Telephone Sales Executive
Field Sales Executive
Newcomer
Sales Manager
Sales Director
Telephone Sales Team
Field Sales Team
Contact Centre Sales Team
Customer Service Team
Huthwaite International Sales Team
Sale of the Year
About Huthwaite International
A leading behavioural change consultancy who specialises in the area of sales performance improvement such as SPIN® selling skills. Blue chip companies worldwide trust it to deliver measurable results by challenging, improving and sustaining performance at all customer touch points through its academic research-based methods.
About UBM Awards & Partnerships
UBM Awards & Partnerships is part of one of the largest event companies in the world. They create, design and deliver Awards ceremonies that reach thousands of people globally across every sector. Their Awards publicly celebrate excellence, highlighting what is best, what is effective and what is valued.
For further information or interview opportunities contact:
Rachel Branigan
PR Manager
UBM Awards & Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-955-3843
Email: Rachel.branigan@ubm.com
Annelle Botha
Head of PR & Marketing
UBM Awards and Partnerships
Tel: +44(0)207-234-8753
Email: annelle.botha@ubm.com
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