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What can I do with a minor in sales?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
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Companies:
Paychex
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Verizon
AT&T
Wells Fargo
Titles:
District Manger
Distribution Sales and Leadership Development Program
Sales Operations Specialist
Sales Development Representative
Sales and Customer Support Specialist
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
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
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
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
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
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
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
General information 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.