Where does a sales person turn when the sales order doesn't come through; when the special event doesn't go as planned; when the forecast was too high; when the customer says "no"? In a competitive and stress-filled work environment, sales professionals are looking for a shot of encouragement and inspiration. The author invites readers on a 21-day journey to discover a better way to sell, and indeed, a better way to live. It's a process that pushes as well as encourages, but ultimately helps sales professionals find balance in a job that can sometimes create turbulence. His goal is for readers to find an inner peace and be blessed with all the gifts God has planned for them-and through this peace, find a better way to sell and live. The book concludes with specific scriptural insights and promises on 21 challenges salesmen face-from temptation, to product problems, to a difficult customer relationship.
Christopher A. Cunningham was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1963 and grew up in the beautiful coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina.
In his early career, he worked in public relations and advertising on campaigns for several large brands eventually reaching the position of vice president and group director by age 31. He went on to work as vice president of marketing for three international sports brands and then in digital entertainment for Qwest Digital Media-Denver, Colorado.
Brand and client work have included Johnston & Murphy Footwear, Saturn Automotive, The Republican National Convention, The Democratic National Convention, Mitre Soccer-U.K., reusch ski and soccer-Germany, Major League Soccer, The NFL's Tennessee Titans and several national restaurant chains.
To bolster his sales experience, he started in the trenches with Johnson and Johnson in 2002. Today, he is one of only 25 medical device sales specialists within his company who sell products used for the neurovascular treatment of aneurysms.
He is happily married to a very talented and gracious wife and has four loving children. His dog's name is George Bailey. Chris believes we are all here to determine what our own wonderful lives will be and how we can benefit others under God's guidance.
Christopher speaks frequently to groups of all sizes. If he were speaking with you or to your group his favorite question would be: "Do you know if you are alive? -- Well, let's check your pulse!"
He uses his PR training in crises communications and his current O.R. experience to get sales people and businesses to create a triage system. He does the same for faith-based organizations.
"Jungle Warfare, A Field Manual for Christians in Sales" is his second book from Thomas Nelson Publishers.
You may email him at cac_22@yahoo.com. He receives more than 150 emails and Facebook messages a day and responds to the most acute needs first.
