Selling Skills and Sales Operations

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psychology, image projection, public speaking and interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards and ethics, and applicable technical skills.

Career Opportunities

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Reps

sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
$73500
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Travel Agents

Erica James from Erica James Travel
Chris Atkins from One of the largest travel agencies in Costa Rica
Ellen Zoe from Costa Rica Vacations
Eva Lerma from My Travel Tripod
6 reviews
plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.
$46650
Associate's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match

Advertising Sales Agents

sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
$68040
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Interest Match


Parts Salespersons

sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
$36350
No degree required
Personality Match

Non-Retail Sales Supervisors

directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
$90120
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Retail Sales Supervisors

Steven Liantonio from GameStop
1 reviews
directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
$47300
No degree required
Personality Match


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