04/10/2015
University of Innovative Distribution Hits Another Home Run!
The March 2015 University of Innovative Distribution was another successful, record-breaking program, with a final total of 594 registrants, of which 28 were FPDA members. FPDA sent an evaluation to FPDA attendees at the conclusion of the event. Here are just a few of their comments:
- The University of Innovative Distribution provided me with new tools and templates that I can take back to our company to better create strategic plans, evaluate growth opportunities and work within our marketing team to create programs. I enjoyed the conference and look forward to bringing back the knowledge to the company.
- About the Presenters: The presenters were very informative and in tune with the real world of outside manufacturer sales; Speakers were very experienced; Real hands on knowledge brought to the classroom; Tom Reilly and Jim Pancero maxed out my expectations!; Michael Workman was the best presenter I have ever listened to.
- Great training for current sales and managers and future sales and managers.
You might like to review some interesting statistics about this year’s class:
|
Category |
% of Total |
|
Distributor |
84.6% |
|
Manufacturer |
13.0% |
|
Attended Prior |
21.7% |
|
Age Range |
|
|
Under 30 |
18.4% |
|
30-40 |
34.2% |
|
40-50 |
31.2% |
|
50+ |
15.7% |
|
Years in Industry |
|
|
Less than 5 |
24.6% |
|
5-10 |
25.2% |
|
10-15 |
12.5% |
|
15-20 |
18.2% |
|
20+ |
18.9% |
|
Title |
|
|
Sales/Sales Management |
50.0% |
|
Operations/Administration |
15.0% |
|
Executive Management |
15.0% |
|
Finance |
2.0% |
|
Marketing |
7.0% |
|
Manufacturer's District Manager |
1.5% |
|
All of the Above |
3.7% |
|
Other |
5.4% |
Save the date for next year’s UID to be held March 6-9, 2016 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, IN.