Canon Solutions America Recognized by William Paterson University for Contributions to Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales
20 Fevereiro 2024 - 12:00PM
Simulating an environment that can emulate the landscape for a
sales representative can be a challenge, but William Paterson
University’s Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales continues
to prepare the next generation of professionals with the on-going
support of Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
William Paterson University’s Cotsakos College of Business,
located in Wayne, New Jersey, started a beta program in 2006 for
its own students that has now evolved into The National Sales
Challenge that attracts the top international and national sales
students from more than 20 colleges and universities, with
corporate partners participating in the program and in the judging
process.
Education—and the enhancement of the next generation of business
leaders—is a strong focus point for Canon Solutions America. To
that end, the company has provided support for both William
Paterson’s Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales and the
annual competition, with high-ranking and experienced sales
employees offering valuable instruction to students interested in
the sales profession. Additionally, Canon Solutions America
personnel have also served as judges for the contest, including
Michael Mellusi, vice president, Sales, Workplace Technologies and
Services. A long-time contributor to the National Sales Challenge,
Mellusi was recently acknowledged for his role in growing the event
into a premier showcase for aspiring professional sales
representatives, being presented with a plaque at the Russ Berrie
Institute’s 20th anniversary dinner. A former instructor at St.
John’s University, Mellusi has been with Canon since 2000 and since
2015 has held VP responsibilities, in charge of sales in the
Northeast.
The National Sales Challenge, a three-day event, includes a
speed selling contest, wherein student-competitors meet with
executives to deliver a two-minute “elevator pitch,” and a
role-play contest, where they conduct a fifteen-minute sales call
meeting. Contests take place in mock conference rooms and offices
that are set up so judges can observe from a control room. The
“real life” environments and situations help equip students for the
modern workforce.While students have gained insights by talking to
experienced sales industry professionals, companies can also
directly benefit from the National Sales Challenge. Two current
Canon Solutions America sales representatives in Roseland, New
Jersey are William Paterson graduates and alumni of the Russ Berrie
Institute for Professional Sales.
Canon Solutions America’s involvement with higher education
institutions has helped show new generations of students the
exciting possibilities and professional opportunities that can come
with careers in an innovative and progressive technology
company.
“Canon Solutions America continues to invest in the education
sector to support programs that encourage the growth of the next
generation of leaders,” said Peter P. Kowalczuk, president, Canon
Solutions America. “We are proud to support both academic and
professional development programs, such as Future Authors Project,
FIRST Robotics Competitions, University Inkjet Program, SPARC, and,
of course, the National Sales Challenge.”
Representatives from William Paterson University said they are
thankful for the long-running support from Canon Solutions America,
and the dedication of our personnel such as Mellusi.
“We are so appreciative of Canon Solutions America for
supporting the mission-critical programing of our Russ Berrie
Institute for Professional Sales, which provides invaluable career
development skills and opportunities to our diverse student body,
and we are proud of the strong relationship we’ve built therein
with Mr. Mellusi and his Canon colleagues. They have participated
in many of Institute’s educational events, including our National
Sales Challenge, graciously serving as panelists, coaches, judges,
and interviewers,” said Anthony R. Bowrin, dean of William Paterson
University’s Cotsakos College of Business. “In so doing, they have
not only provided pivotal industry insights to the next generation
of sales professionals, but also shown them the importance—in
business and beyond—of community engagement.”
About Canon Solutions America, Inc.
Canon Solutions America, Inc. provides industry leading
enterprise, production, and large format printing solutions,
supported by exceptional professional service offerings. Canon
Solutions America, Inc. helps companies of all sizes discover ways
to improve sustainability, increase efficiency, and control costs
in conjunction with high volume, continuous feed, digital and
traditional printing, and document management solutions. A wholly
owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Solutions America,
Inc. is headquartered in Melville, NY and has sales and service
locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon Solutions
America, please visit csa.canon.com.
Brian Bohl
Canon Solutions America
5164088214
bbohl@cusa.canon.com
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