Rob McEver: An Engineer Impacting Walton College’s Marketing Students
"I am really passionate about my students. I seek to serve them as a coach and mentor with the goal of helping them be successful in life."
07/10/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Professional Sales Program
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business empowers a collaborative network, equipping students with essential business, negotiation, and problem-solving skills for success in solution-oriented selling.
The Professional Sales Program enhances solution-oriented selling through experiential learning, industry networking, and comprehensive skill development. Students acquire expertise in discovering client needs, overcoming objections, and delivering tailored solutions to achieve success in sales.
Student Opportunities
Walton College Sales Competition
Students compete in role playing a sales call by presenting industry sponsor cases to corporations such as Walmart, HART and PepsiCo. They gain real-world experience and a better understanding of the sales process. Students: Register to Participate.
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
Connect with industry partners in an expo setting, fostering opportunities to showcase your skills and explore potential career paths in a dynamic sales environment. Stay tuned for additional information.
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 about partnership opportunities.
Support The 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.
Complete the industry sign-up form.
Sales Immersion Day
Come visit us! Connect with students and faculty in an expo setting.
Sign-up to attend and participate.
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
Sales Conversations
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 Sponsor
Meet the Team: Sales Faculty
