Capital Region Marketers to Discuss Probing the Sales Mind

ALBANY, NY (08/20/2009)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association is pleased to present speaker Peter Coombs, of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting, who will lead a breakfast roundtable program titled "Probing the Sales Mind: What Salespeople Wish Marketers Knew About Them," on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at The Desmond on Albany Shaker Rd. in Albany.

The presenter for this informative session will give an up-close, in-depth look at the world of salespeople: their challenges, their obstacles, what motivates them-and what marketers can do to help them sell like never before.

Peter Coombs, a salesperson himself, has used his 20 years of sales consulting experience to benefit a host of clients: SUNY, Ford Motor Company, the Cunard Line, the Department of Homeland Security, and many others. He has also served as national sales manager for Altier Int. (contract and custom furniture distributors) and partner in Woodworks for several years.

Admission is $15 for members and students, $20 for non-members. Payment is expected in cash or check at the door. Coffee and baked goods provided. Reserve your place online at www.nymarketing.org . Space is limited.

WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 8:00 - 9:30 am

WHERE: The Desmond

660 Albany Shaker Road

Albany, NY 12211

WHAT: Speaker Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting will lead a breakfast roundtable program titled "Probing the Sales Mind: What Salespeople Wish Marketers Knew About Them."

About American Marketing Association

American Marketing Association (AMA) is the world's largest and most comprehensive professional society of marketers, consisting of nearly 50,000 worldwide members in 72 chapters throughout North America. Since 1992, the New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association has been committed to recognizing and encouraging the best practices in the field of marketing and helping to elevate the profession. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with more than 400 marketing professionals in the Capital Region.

In addition to breakfast roundtable programs, the chapter holds the annual AMA Mark of Excellence Awards program; luncheons featuring nationally recognized speakers addressing a range of marketing topics; and other special programs to benefit marketing practitioners, educators, and students.