Record: 357 sales coordinators receive specialist certificate in 2008
On August 29, 2008, 357 proud sales coordinators from the 2008 cohort were presented with their federal certificates during an atmospheric ceremony at the Casino in Lucerne. This is a new record number.
A sales coordinator is expected to be able to manage an internal sales force efficiently and economically in accordance with the company's objectives and marketing guidelines so that the sales force receives optimum support.
The written and oral examination, which is organized by Swiss Marketing (SMC), was completed by 586 candidates. The oldest participant was 52 years old and the youngest was 21 years old. The 357 diploma candidates who passed represent 60.9 percent, which is also the best result in the last 20 years. This means that 39.1 percent did not pass. The overall average grade of 4.0 is in line with previous years.
Top performances were achieved by Diego Bundi (Schattdorf, grade 5.2), Carmen Strub (Hausen a. A., 5.1), Dominik Baumann (Wil SG, 5.0), Christine Dubach (Oensingen, 5.0) and Hans-Peter Trachsler (Herisau, 5.0). They were specially honored at the graduation ceremony.
Hans-Jürg Gehri, President of the examination board and delegate of Swiss Marketing (SMC), welcomed more than 600 cheerful guests in the festive setting of the Hotel Casino in Lucerne. In his speech, he made it clear: "Especially in the current economic situation, it is particularly important to underpin practical professional experience with a solid theoretical foundation. The slogan of continuous professional development is not an empty formula either. You are among those who have recognized that even the best basic professional training will not get you through to retirement."
Examination director Walter Zeller noted that this brings the number of qualified sales coordinators in Switzerland to 4092. This figure corresponds to 195 people per year. Certainly a healthy number that the economy can cope with.
The ceremonial presentation of the federal certificates was rounded off with an aperitif with a view of the Lucerne mountains.
The written and oral examination, which is organized by Swiss Marketing (SMC), was completed by 586 candidates. The oldest participant was 52 years old and the youngest was 21 years old. The 357 diploma candidates who passed represent 60.9 percent, which is also the best result in the last 20 years. This means that 39.1 percent did not pass. The overall average grade of 4.0 is in line with previous years.
Top performances were achieved by Diego Bundi (Schattdorf, grade 5.2), Carmen Strub (Hausen a. A., 5.1), Dominik Baumann (Wil SG, 5.0), Christine Dubach (Oensingen, 5.0) and Hans-Peter Trachsler (Herisau, 5.0). They were specially honored at the graduation ceremony.
Hans-Jürg Gehri, President of the examination board and delegate of Swiss Marketing (SMC), welcomed more than 600 cheerful guests in the festive setting of the Hotel Casino in Lucerne. In his speech, he made it clear: "Especially in the current economic situation, it is particularly important to underpin practical professional experience with a solid theoretical foundation. The slogan of continuous professional development is not an empty formula either. You are among those who have recognized that even the best basic professional training will not get you through to retirement."
Examination director Walter Zeller noted that this brings the number of qualified sales coordinators in Switzerland to 4092. This figure corresponds to 195 people per year. Certainly a healthy number that the economy can cope with.
The ceremonial presentation of the federal certificates was rounded off with an aperitif with a view of the Lucerne mountains.
Hans-Jörg Gehri, Chairman of the Audit Committee.
This success deserves a toast.
