Buffalo State College Names Vector Marketing “2008
Student Employer of the Year”
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Business Wire EON) July 9, 2008 --
The Buffalo State College Career Development Center has named Vector
Marketing, the sales division of Cutco Cutlery Corporation, as its “2008
Student Employer of the Year.”
The award is given annually to the employer who provides opportunities
for Buffalo State students in a way that gives them income-earning
positions while in school and prepares them for careers after graduation.
Founded in 1949 and based in Olean, NY, Cutco Cutlery sells products
through its sales division, Vector marketing. Vector Marketing trains
and coordinates the activities of Cutco’s
direct sales force, comprised predominantly of a national network of
college students who sell the products through in-home personal
demonstrations. All Vector Marketing sales representatives participate
in a training program that teaches them a wide range of skills related
to sales and entrepreneurialism. Vector marketing trains more than
40,000 students each year. Cutco is the largest kitchen cutlery
manufacturer in North America.
The Vector training program teaches students a variety of skills,
including:
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Presenting themselves professionally
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Demonstrating product value
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Building customer base
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How to work for commission
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Organization/time management
“We have had a long-standing relationship with
the Buffalo office of Vector Marketing,” said
Lisa August, Associate Director of the Career Development Center. “The
students who have become Vector sales reps are taking away skills that
serve them well in future careers.”
“It has also become evident that Vector meets
the professional and ethical standards that are consistent with the
programs here at Buffalo State. Our students are mentored well by the
Vector managers and the experience has been a positive one.”
The relationship with Buffalo State has been spearheaded by John Fiacco,
Buffalo North District Manager for Vector.
“John has done an outstanding job at Buffalo
State in regard to establishing a strong relationship with the career
center and the students,” said Tim McCreadie,
manager of Vector’s Mid-West Region, which
oversees the Buffalo office. “It’s
an honor to be recognized by Buffalo State and we look forward to
continuing this relationship.”
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