Program Overview

Sales Ecosystem at Toronto Metropolitan University

Sales education at Toronto Met aims to advance the sales skills of students at various levels throughout their university experience. The sales ecosystem includes the following:

Ted Rogers Sales Leadership Program

The Ted Rogers Sales Leadership Program is a two-year program that brings together dedicated students from all schools and departments at the Ted Rogers School. It provides specialized experiential learning activities for emerging sales leaders, aimed at developing professional sales skills to create candidates for dynamic job opportunities. Upon graduation from the program with completed requirements, students will have highly developed sales skills and the confidence to apply those skills towards a successful career in sales leadership.

Ted Rogers Undergraduate Sales Team (TRUST)

The Ted Rogers Undergraduate Sales Team is a competitive team of top-performing sales students hand-picked to represent Toronto Met in international competitions. This team comprises competitors and developmental members who train their sales skills like varsity athletes. The team is sent to various competitions to showcase skills learned via the program in case-based simulated sales meeting competitions, where they are graded, ranked, and awarded based on niche criteria.

Student Sales Club - Ted Rogers Sales Club (TRSC)

The Ted Rogers Sales Club is a student-run organization aimed at educating, connecting, and innovating sales. TRSC organizes various workshops and networking events throughout the year to connect students with industry professionals, as well as fellow students who share the same passion for sales. It works to build interest and develop beginner sales skills for first- and second-year students, acting as a sales pipeline to funnel talented sales students who have an interest in honing their sales skills and pursuing a career in sales into the Ted Rogers Sales Leadership Program.

Industry Support

The program has support from various industry partners, including:

• Platinum sponsors:
  • RBC, one of Canada's largest banks, with a purpose to help clients thrive and communities prosper
  • Rogers, a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the best in wireless, residential, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses
  • Owner.com, a growth-platform for independent restaurants that gives mom-and-pop operators the same digital tools used by big chains
• Silver sponsors:
  • Softchoice, one of North America's largest IT solution and managed service providers, challenging leaders to think differently about the impact of technology

Advisory Council

The program also has an advisory council, which includes leading corporations that provide mentors for students and hire students once they graduate. Alumni testimonials highlight the program's impact on their careers, with one alumni stating, "I wouldn't have the job I have today if it wasn't for the SLP. Working with Dr. Peesker, improving my skills, and networking with top sales professionals led to me getting a job at the world's largest software company."