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Why Study Marketing - Professional Sales?
Major | Business Marketing | CEBAH
Situated in a fast-paced, in-demand industry, sales and marketing careers are exciting opportunities that often lead to unlimited growth. As a marketing – professional sales major you can utilize our Center for Sales Excellence, internships, Sales Lab and sales competitions to hone your selling skills and prepare you for any sales role.
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Marketing - Professional Sales
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Your Degree:
Undergraduate
Area of Study:
Business Marketing
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Skills and Learning Outcomes
- Emphasize business relationships which are crucial to success in the field.
- Effectively use sales techniques in B2B or consumer settings.
- Communicate efficiently with a variety of audiences.
- Understand sales concepts and techniques and utilize them across platforms.
- Learn and sharpen selling techniques.
Types of Courses
- Business Ethics
- Consumer Behavior
- Ethical Leadership
- International Marketing
- Negotiation Techniques
- Persuasion
- Relationship Selling
- Sales Analytics
- Sales Force Management
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Potential Careers
Marketing sales majors graduate from UW-River Falls prepared for a variety of careers in the sales-related fields. Potential roles include:
- Account Executive or Manager
- Business Development Consultant
- Insurance or Outside Sales Manager
- Sales Director
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