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are several ways to get involved for both students and professionals
to get involved with the MTSU Professional Sales Program. To learn
more, select from the following:
Student
Involvement
Professional
(Corporate) Involvement
Student
Involvement
We encourage you to volunteer for any or all of the following activities.
MTSU
Sales Team
The MTSU Sales Team provides students with opportunities to network
and hone personal selling skills as well as compete for scholarships
and awards.
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Sales
and Marketing Career Fair
The MTSU Sales and Marketing Career Fair is an annual event designed
to bring organizations interested in filling sales and marketing
positions together with students looking to start their careers
in those areas.
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Ride
With a Pro
Students enrolled in Personal Selling at MTSU are required to
spend a day with a professional salesperson in the field to gain
exposure to real world selling experiences. They are encouraged
to select a salesperson in an industry of particular interest,
especially one in which they would like to work after graduation.
Following the day's activities, students are required to present
an oral summary to the class; this allows other students to gain
exposure to a variety of professional sales career options.
Sales
Scholarships
Students interested in sales have a number of opportunities to
apply or compete for sales scholarships and awards.
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Sales
Courses at MTSU
Several sales courses are available to MTSU students interested
in personal selling. They include Personal Selling, Sales Management,
and Advanced Selling.
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Internships
A structured internship program is available for students interested
in receiving college credit for a one semester, part-time work
experience in the fields of marketing or management. The Department
assigns a coordinator to assist students and businesses with their
internship needs.
For more information
on internships, contact Dr. Katie Kemp.
Dex Imaging
& Mailing Sales Internship/Scholarship
Dex offers a great internship program in which a student can develop
sales skills and gain business experience prior to graduation.
Interns who meet or exceed goals established by the company will
be eligible for a one semester full tuition paid scholarship.
This paid internship is offered each semester. For more information,
contact Dr. Katie Kemp.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Internship/Scholarship
Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Middle Tennessee offers an exciting sales
internship/scholarship. Students will apply for one of several
paid summer internships in the Middle Tennessee area and compete
with one another for fall scholarships. Details are announced
in January each year. For more information on Enterprise, see
their web site at www.enterprise.com.
Professional
(Corporate) Involvement
Your professional expertise and experiences are needed to complement
our educational program, and your time will be very much appreciated
by both the students and the sales faculty!
Corporate
Sponsors
Various levels of corporate sponsorships play a vital role in
making the MTSU Professional Sales Program a success.
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Sales
and Marketing Career Fair
The MTSU Sales and Marketing Career Fair is an annual event designed
to bring organizations interested in filling sales and marketing
positions together with students looking to start their careers
in those areas.
More info >>
Be
a Sales Mentor
Each student in the Advanced Selling course establishes
a mentor relationship with a sales professional during the semester.
Mentors are asked to critique their student’s resume, provide
career path information, and share their insight regarding the
professional sales field. In addition, mentors are invited to
participate in group activities with other mentors and students
such as a class golf outing and a professional dining etiquette
dinner.
Participate
in Ride With a Pro
Your role as a sales professional in the "Ride with a Pro"
program is to allow the student to observe a typical day on the
job--including sales calls, sales call preparation, paperwork,
phone calls, meetings, etc. Students may have questions about
selling methods, your sales experiences, your industry, and academic
preparation necessary for a career in your field. Sharing your
expertise, advice, and candid responses to the students' questions
provides them with an invaluable educational experience to complement
their classroom activities.
Sales
Scholarships
Organizations sponsoring a scholarship have the option to help
determine the award criteria as well as help judge the applicants.
More info >>
Guest
Speaker in the Classroom
The voice of experience speaks volumes to a student aspiring to
a career in professional selling. If you enjoy sharing your thoughts
on sales methods, sales management, or a sales career in your
industry, please consider serving as a guest lecturer in a Personal
Selling, Advanced Selling, or Sales Management class. Classrooms
in the new Business & Aerospace Building at MTSU are fully
equipped with multimedia capabilities and provide a wonderful,
comfortable environment for speaking to students.
MTSU
Sales Team Sponsor
Corporate sponsors provide funding and support for the MTSU Sales
Team and/or may help prepare the team for regional and national
competitions.
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Offer
a Sales Internship
A structured
internship program is available for students interested in receiving
college credit for a one semester, part-time work experience in
the fields of marketing or management.
Internships
are a win-win program for all involved -- the student gains practical
experience while the employer gains an eager employee and the
opportunity to "interview" a prospective full-time employee
for an entire semester. MTSU and the Management & Marketing
Department are pleased to provide an additional avenue for interaction
between our students and the Middle Tennessee business community.
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