What does it take to succeed in sales today? The long-term success of your career depends on the answer. Yet, there's little data on the strategies that sales professionals pursue to develop their skills.

As an expert in your field, please pass this survey along to any sales managers or sales professionals who can provide your leadership to this area:

The survey link will remain open until June 1, 2010. 

THANKS! -- As a token of our gratitude for taking this survey, all sales professionals - sorry, not including sales trainers - who complete the full survey will receive a complimentary copy of "10 Steps to Successful Sales" book, and be entered into a drawing for one of three gift cards from Amazon.com worth $50, and a drawing for one of five Pulse Smartpens. 

All respondents who complete the survey will be eligible to receive a discounted copy of the full report when it is published.

To gain greater insight, the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), is conducting a comprehensive study. It will help determine which practices are associated with sales effectiveness.

This survey is intended for active sales professionals only, so we can focus on the future training needs of this important segment. If you are a sales trainer, please forward this link to the sales professionals in your organization.

Individual and organizational responses will remain confidential. ASTD has an unblemished record of maintaining confidentiality of survey participants.

Thank you for your participation. We believe the findings will not only be interesting but also will be productive for you and your organization.

The survey link will remain open until June 1, 2010.