About
Established in 2023 by Marketing faculty and industry partners, the Penn State Sales Education Center helps students transition from college to careers through the development and application of sales skills. According to local and national employers, students who enroll in sales courses, participate in sales role plays, and apply sales skills at regional competition perform two years ahead of other college graduates.
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Students
The Professional Selling Skills Advantage
Looking to build your sales skills, network, and knowledge? Consider applying for the sales minor and earning your professional sales certification designated by the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA)!
Students in the sales minor unlock opportunites to:
- engage in project based learning,
- participate in field trips to local and regional businesses;
- focus on learning through small class sizes,
- interact with guest speakers and industry experts;
- and locate internship opportunities.
The sales minor is open to all majors and integrates well with Marketing, Business, and Engineering degree programs that offer established internship opportunities with local and national industry partners.
Penn State Sales Minor
Develop consultative skills and prepare for professional sales certification.
Join the Pro Sales Club
Practice sales skills with friends and peers at local and national sales competitions.
Local Internships
Internships offer students opportunities to gain valuable sales skills and experience with one of our industry partners or local companies.
A majority of sales graduates complete two or more internships prior to graduation.
Industry Partners
Access to local, national, and international industry partners increases opportunities to land rewarding positions after graduation.
Employers are present at sales competitions, job fairs, and networking events.
Working Experience
Successful job searches depend on demonstrating skills, knowledge, and experience – consider achieiving all three by enrolling in the sales minor!
A majority of sales students have several years of work experience prior to graduation.
I had to share this awesome event we hosted with Penn State Harrisburg students! We had a blast discussing the Fastenal sales process while enjoying a Harrisburg Senators game. The Pro Sales Club is full of amazing students with insightful questions. Can’t wait to see where this partnership goes.
— Liz Ortiz, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal
I strongly recommend that all students consider taking a sales class in college, regardless of their major or planned profession. A sales class will help you understand how to identify and articulate value, uncover and satisfy unmet needs, and follow through to close the deal.
— Mark Williamson, Retail Media Sales Executive, Costco
I had to share this awesome event we hosted with Penn State Harrisburg students! We had a blast discussing the Fastenal sales process while enjoying a Harrisburg Senators game. The Pro Sales Club is full of amazing students with insightful questions. Can’t wait to see where this partnership goes.
— Liz Ortiz, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal
I strongly recommend that all students consider taking a sales class in college, regardless of their major or planned profession. A sales class will help you understand how to identify and articulate value, uncover and satisfy unmet needs, and follow through to close the deal.
— Mark Williamson, Retail Media Sales Executive, Costco
