GSMA Announces Fall Conference, Road Show

The Gift Sales Manager Association announced its Fall 2022 Virtual Conference. It will be held virtually Oct. 11-12. New for 2022, GSMA will be offering a Road Show during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas Summer Markets.

The Road Show will offer Interactive Educational Seminars that are open to any existing members and interested vendors and sales management consultants. A change to the bylaws now allows for any vendor to become a member. A 2022 goal is to grow and expand membership. Membership Application are online.

Road Show Schedule

• Dallas Market Center: Tuesday, June 21, 6 p.m., Dallas Market Center, 8^th Floor, Room #8991/World Trade Center – Retail Excellence Award Retailer Panel led by Linda Colson, vice president of sales, Mary Meyer. Drinks will be served.
• AmericasMart Atlanta: Tuesday, July 12, 6 p.m. – Atlanta Gift Mart, Building 1, Floor 16, Corridor B – Space 5 (corner of Corridor B and C) – Family Feud, GSMA Members vs. Sales Representative Principals. Drinks will be served.
• Las Vegas Market: Monday, July 25, 6 p.m. – World Market Center, Building C, room to be determined – Creative Critiques, Michelle Sherrier, owner, visual merchandiser and retail consultant, MC Design Collaboration – including Showrooms, Catalogs and Websites. Drinks will be served.

Registration for the Road Show seminars is available online. GSMA offers educational sessions throughout the year, including virtual “Wisdom Wednesdays” bi-weekly and is a great resource for networking with fellow vendors and sales managers.

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