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Professional Sales Program
The Sam M. Walton College of Business Professional Sales Program equips students with critical business, negotiation, and problem-solving skills for success in solution-oriented selling, preparing them to become future leaders in the sales profession.
Guided by faculty with extensive industry experience and nationally recognized research expertise, students engage in interactive coursework, consultative projects, and real-world sales exercises. The program connects them with accomplished faculty, industry partners, and executive mentors who provide personalized coaching and career guidance. Through this hands-on approach, students learn to identify client needs, overcome objections, and deliver tailored solutions, bridging classroom learning with real-world application.
Student Opportunities
Walton College Sales Competition
Students in the Selling and Sales Management and Advanced Professional Selling courses compete in role playing a sales call by presenting industry sponsor cases to corporations such as International Paper, Mattel, and PepsiCo. They gain real-world experience and a better understanding of the sales process.
The Sales Micro-Certificate
The Professional Sales Micro-Certificate aims to equip future graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in the art and science of selling. Students will learn and practice these skills through classroom instruction, role play, and actual selling, preparing them for a career in the noble and prestigious profession of sales. If you'd like to learn more, complete this interest form.
Sales Immersion Day
Students connect with industry partners in an expo setting, fostering opportunities to showcase their skills and explore potential career paths in a dynamic sales environment. Learn more and sign up for Fall 2025 Walton College Sales Immersion Day.
Join the Student Sales Club
Students Achieving Leadership Excellence in Sales (S.A.L.E.S.) is dedicated to equipping and motivating students to excel as outstanding sales professionals through cutting-edge training, valuable networking experiences, and personalized mentorship.
Their mission is to cultivate a new generation of industry leaders by empowering and inspiring students to reach their full potential in sales. Learn more about the Sales Student Club
Industry Opportunities
Partner With Our Program
We invite industry leaders to join us as partners of the Professional Sales Program. Your expertise can shape the future of sales education. Learn more about partnership opportunities.
Support The Walton College Sales Competition
Companies find value in attending this competition to brand sales career opportunities
to top students, as well as network and recruit Walton students. and
Learn more about the Walton College Sales Competition and Sign up for the Fall 2025 Competition.
Sales Immersion Day
Come visit us! Sales Immersion Day is a valuable opportunity for partner organizations to visit campus, attend sales classes, and engage with Walton students interested in Sales. Connect with students and faculty in an expo setting.
Sign up to participate in the Fall 2025 Walton College Sales Immersion Day.
Hiring Our Sales Students
Find outstanding talent. Reach out to Walton Career Connections.
View Employer Resources to learn more.
Recent News
Sales Competition Spotlight: Bella Steketee
The competition brings together students who make pitches judged by real buyers and sellers from various industries.
05/30/2024
Walton College Students Seal the Deal in 2023 Sales Competition
Earlier this month, 145 students from eight classes participated in the college’s 2023 Sales Competition, the largest one held to date.
11/17/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton Student Success Hosts Sales Competition
Winners were (l-r) 1st Place Winner – Helen Woodham, 2nd Place Winner – Jacob Young, and 3rd Place Winner – Karsyn Robinson.
11/16/2021
Walton College of Business Sales Competition
Madison Martin, Brady McGinely, Faith Norton, Karsyn Robinson, Helen Woodham and Jacob Young advanced to the final round of the competition, and Helen Woodham finished first.
11/15/2021
Partnerships
We invite industry leaders to join us as partners of the Professional Sales Program. Your expertise can shape the future of sales education.
Together, we can cultivate a dynamic learning environment, providing students with invaluable real-world insights and opportunities for growth.
Gold Partners
Bronze Partners
Meet the Team: Sales Faculty
Harold Goodwin
Professor Emeritus Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural and Life Sciences