Sales is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Sales Minor
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
E-Commerce
Career Areas
- Data analysis
- Predictive analysis
- Marketing strategy development
- E-trade sales
- International sales
Employers
- Software and technology companies
- Telecommunications firms
- Financial services and banking
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consumer products
- Transportation
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Government/Public sector
- Nonprofit organizations
Sample Occupations
Industrial Sales
Career Areas
- Manufacturing sales
- Consumer products sales
- Industry sales
- Supply chain analysis and sales
- Transportation analytics
- Operations research analysis
Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
- Consumer products companies
- Supply chain corporations
Sample Occupations
Wholesale Sales
Career Areas
- Industrial sales
- Consumer product sales
- Services sales
- Manufacturing product sales
- Supply chain analysis and sales
Employers
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Retail product companies
- Software and technology companies
Sample Occupations
Sales Management
Career Areas
- Employee supervision
- Operations supervision
- Project management
- Team management
- Information management
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Retail stores
- Government agencies
- Service providers
- Healthcare organizations
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
Sample Occupations
Sales Consultant
Career Areas
- Consumer Product Sales
- Financial Services Sales
- Services Sales
- Advertising Sales
- Customer Service
Employers
- For-profit and nonprofit organizations
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Print and electronic media outlets
- Software and technology companies
- Internet companies
Sample Occupations
Sales Representative
Career Areas
- Industrial Sales
- Manufacturing Sales
- Financial Sales
- Services Sales
- Advertising Sales
Employers
- For-profit and nonprofit organizations
- Multinational product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Business Corporations
Sample Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
- Sales Managers
- Customer Service Representatives
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- A sales minor is a good addition to marketing as most entry-level marketing jobs start in sales.
- An MBA can open greater opportunities, particularly in areas of brand management.
- Partner sales with another business or communication major to itemize your promotion skills.
- Developing an elevator pitch can aid in the ability to present information in a short memorable burst.
- Learn to work well under pressure and to be comfortable in a competitive environment.
- Practice presenting skills thoroughly with class projects, internships, and clubs.
- Become an active listener to be able to ask relevant questions and comprehend conversation points.
- Be willing to monitor trends, data, and other market conditions to properly advise firms or clients.
- Attend writing workshops to buff up writing skills for networking, emailing, and other communications.
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