SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mark Jewell, CEO of EEFG and a co-founder of The Efficiency Sales Professional Institute, received the 2015 Gold Stevie® Award in the “Sales Training or Education Leader of the Year” category at the 9th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas last Friday.
“We see professional sales training as a missing link in both individual and organizational success. Far too many people who find themselves serving in sales roles today have received training focused on building their product knowledge rather than their selling skills,” said Jewell. “We strive to turbocharge the success of energy professionals through a unique combination of professional sales training and ongoing support and coaching. We are passionate about our students’ success and see ourselves as a partner to help them throughout their careers. We are honored to have received an award that recognizes both our unique approach and the success of our graduates.”
Unlike other sales training programs that offer generic advice on selling, The Efficiency Sales Professional Institute focuses on driving the adoption of energy-related products and services. Jewell’s curriculum combines instruction on professional selling, financial analysis and segment-specific business acumen, all tailored to selling energy solutions.
“We work with energy professionals to teach them how to capture the attention of and make the business case for decision makers. Our mission is to create an army of professionals who know how to talk the language of business rather than kilowatt-hours and therms,” said Rachel Christenson, President of The Efficiency Sales Professional Institute.
The Stevie Awards, described as the Oscars of the business community, recognize the achievements and contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. According to Michael Gallagher, President of the Stevie Awards, this year’s winners were chosen from more than 1,900 entries submitted by organizations in 34 nations.
A full list of this year’s Stevie Award winners can be found at www.stevieawards.com/sales/.
ABOUT MARK JEWELL
Mark Jewell is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and nationally recognized subject matter expert, coach, and speaker focused on applying energy efficiency to create value. For more information, visit http://www.SellingEnergy.com/pages/about-us.
