SPI Receives Award for Top Sales Methodology Training Company


Independent evaluation and determination of the 2010 Top Sales Methodology Training Companies conducted by the Sales Community of Training Industry, Inc.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2010 -- Sales Performance International (SPI), a global sales training and performance improvement firm, has received recognition as a leader in the sales training industry for its experience and excellence in providing an outstanding sales methodology to clients. SPI is the exclusive owner of the Solution Selling® Learning Suite, an integrated, end-to-end training and professional development platform for sales professionals, managers, and marketers. TrainingIndustry.com issued its 2010 Top Sales Methodology Training Companies list after reviewing more than 200 companies.

“We are delighted to have Sales Performance International earn a place on our Top 20 Sales Methodology list for the 3rd straight year. They have continued to demonstrate both thought leadership and ongoing commitment to providing world-class sales methodology training to the world’s leading companies.” says Doug Harward, CEO of TrainingIndustry.com.

According to Keith Eades, CEO of Sales Performance International, “We are extremely pleased to receive this recognition again this year. We are committed to providing our clients with the world’s best sales methodology training and enablement programs and objective recognition of our efforts is important validation. We hope our clients and those considering a sales training initiative will take advantage of the resources that TrainingIndustry.com and SPI have to offer.”

2010 Top Sales Training Company    Each year since 2004, Training Industry, Inc. has assessed the leading companies in the
    Training Industry to determine those best suited for world-class training engagements. The
    “Top 20” list recognizes those leaders in the training industry that have demonstrated
    experience and excellence in providing sales methodology training services to a variety
    of clients. Conclusive criteria for the award are generated through frequent reviews,
    assessments and surveys. Selection to this year's "Top 20 Sales Methodology Training
    Companies” was based on the following criteria: Industry recognition and innovation,
    quality of sales methodology and impact on clients, Breadth of company’s offering
    (products and services), Strength of their clients, Company size and growth potential,
    Geographic reach, and Experience in the marketplace. SPI ranked among the highest in
   
areas such as experience, breadth of offering, industry recognition and innovation, as well
    as the strength of clients and commitment to sales training. For more information about
    this announcement, please visit www.trainingindustry.com.

About Sales Performance International

Sales Performance International (SPI) is a global sales training and performance improvement firm dedicated to helping the world’s leading corporations drive measurable and sustainable revenue growth and operational sales performance improvement.SPI has assisted more than 900,000 sales and management professionals in more than 50 countries and 14 languages achieve higher levels of performance.

Founded in 1988, and based in Charlotte, N.C., SPI has been the leader in helping global companies successfully transition from selling products to marketing and selling high-value solutions. With extensive sales performance expertise, deep industry knowledge, global resources and a proven track record, SPI collaborates with clients to deliver strategic, operational and tactical solutions. SPI has developed solutions and services for several key industry segments including: technology, professional services, financial services, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

SPI clients include: Compuware, Dell, Emerson Process Management, IBM, Manpower, Microsoft, Office Depot, Parker Hannifin, and Verizon. For more information, please visit www.spisales.com or www.solutionselling.com.

About TrainingIndustry.com

TrainingIndustry.com is a Cary, North Carolina based company with a mission to create a more efficient marketplace for learning. TrainingIndustry.com provides a variety of services to buyers, suppliers, and professionals in the training industry under: TrainingIndustry.com Consulting, TrainingIndustry.com Conferences, TrainingIndustry.com Webinars, and TrainingIndustry.com Learning Communities. TrainingIndustry.com provides a place where industry executives access information and intelligence in focused areas of training, where one can find the leading learning products and services providers that can deliver needed solutions. The leading consulting, customer, and supplier thought leaders for each Learning Community are given special “Who’s Who” recognition. For more information, please contact info@trainingindustry.com or visit the website www.trainingindustry.com