The Professional

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1969

Creator: Dartnell Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Dartnell Films; featuring Forrest Tucker. "A dramatic film which builds pride in the job of a salesman and shows salesmen what they must do to be truly professional in their field.Van Johnson and Forrest Tucker team upin this moving story of a salesman searching for the principles that will put him at the top of his profession. The salesman in the film discovers those principles --masters the key concepts of really effective, results-getting salesmanship." (catalogue) Home transfer from 16mm original. Psychedelic colours from attempted colour correction. The corporate film "The Professional" features a salesman, Tom Lockwood, who grapples with his identity and the perception of his profession. Throughout the dialogue, he discusses the importance of salesmanship, pride in his work, and the misconceptions surrounding the profession. The film emphasizes that being a professional salesman requires dedication, ongoing learning, a sense of specialization, and a desire to contribute positively to society. Ultimately, Tom finds pride in his role as a salesman and aims to educate his son about its significance. Keywords salesman, professionalism, identity, pride, education, sales techniques, self-worth, contribution, mentorship, career

Complete Record: Dartnell Films; featuring Forrest Tucker. "A dramatic film which builds pride in the job of a salesman and shows salesmen what they must do to be truly professional in their field.Van Johnson and Forrest Tucker team upin this moving story of a salesman searching for the principles that will put him at the top of his profession. The salesman in the film discovers those principles --masters the key concepts of really effective, results-getting salesmanship." (catalogue) Home transfer from 16mm original. Psychedelic colours from attempted colour correction. The corporate film "The Professional" features a salesman, Tom Lockwood, who grapples with his identity and the perception of his profession. Throughout the dialogue, he discusses the importance of salesmanship, pride in his work, and the misconceptions surrounding the profession. The film emphasizes that being a professional salesman requires dedication, ongoing learning, a sense of specialization, and a desire to contribute positively to society. Ultimately, Tom finds pride in his role as a salesman and aims to educate his son about its significance. Keywords salesman, professionalism, identity, pride, education, sales techniques, self-worth, contribution, mentorship, career

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