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Sales Certificate
The Sales Certificate is a 9 credit program – open to all majors – designed to prepare students for a position in professional sales. The program is normally offered during Fall and Spring semesters. Students complete all 9 credits in one semester.
The Sales Certificate moves education beyond the lecture hall with hands-on learning activities and sales competitions. Students learn best practices directly from professionals active across the field of sales, both on-campus and through field trips to local companies.
Students also get insights directly from employers about how to evaluate job openings and how to become a high-priority candidate. Companies recruit graduates of the Sales Certificate for jobs across industries.
- Are you good at helping people make decisions?
- Do you enjoy problem-solving?
- Are you interested in a career that allows flexibility and autonomy?
If so, the Sales Certificate may be right for you!
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One Semester to Complete
No prerequisites required to join
Emphasis Open to All Majors
Ranked as a Top University for Professional Sales Education
CONNECT WITH US
Marketing Department
Heather S. Veeser
Sales Program Manager
veeserh@uwosh.edu
(920) 841-0894
Program information
Sales Cup Leaderboard
The UW Oshkosh Sales Cup is a competition that involves several Role Play events, judged by sales professionals who help coach students throughout the semester.
Place | Competitor | Points: (after April 19 event) |
---|---|---|
1 | Matthew H. | 1110 |
2 | Mason Da. | 820 |
3 | Cole | 553.2 |
4 | Nathan | 553 |
5 | Myles | 547 |
6 | Mya | 467 |
7 | Shelby | 437 |
8 | Bennett | 427 |
9 | Keegan | 416 |
10 | Caleb | 345 |
Enrolling in the Professional Sales Program at UWO was one of the best decisions in my 4 years there. I learned how to get out my comfort zone and push myself to grow professionally and personally. I can say nothing but positive things about this program. Not only did I meet the company I am currently working for, I also formed great relationships throughout the semester. I will be forever grateful for this program, and I highly recommend to anyone interested in it.
The connections and skills I built have not only helped me succeed in my professional life but also in my personal. I believe that every student at UWO could benefit from the Sales certificate even if you cannot envision yourself going into a sales role.
The UWO sales program with Bryan Lilly is a program I will always remember and will never forget. I am continuously using the skills I learned in his class in my sales career today. Never throw away your binder and always reference for a successful sales future. ABC!
I can’t say enough positive things about the Sales Emphasis as it was one of the single greatest academic experiences I was fortunate to have explored.
Working with the partner companies painted a realistic picture of the expectations in various sales roles and helped me identify what was most important to me in my future career.
Additionally, I learned the power of asking a good question and developed confidence when interacting with business professionals. The sales certificate served me extremely well through my college to career transition and can be thanked for many of my professional successes to date.
Corporate Partners
Regional businesses are an important part of the UW Oshkosh Professional Sales program. Professionals from several companies comprise our Sales Coaches Council. The professionals work closely with our faculty and students to deliver relevant learning across this challenging and diverse field.
Corporate partner contacts
TEKsystems/Aerotek
Megan Navarette mnavarre@teksystems.com Director of Business Operations
Reece Lade rlade@teksystems.com Account Manager
Sean Golden sgolden@aerotek.com Practice Lead-Construction Trades
Alex Larson alelarson@actalentservices.com Scientific Recruiter
Amcor
Ranee Vanlerberghe ranee.vanlerberghe@amcor.com Integrated Sales Manager
Sherwin Williams
Stephanie A Vertal stephanie.a.vertal@sherwin.com Talent Acquisition Specialist
Zack Melnick zack.melnick@sherwin.com District Manager
Northwestern Mutual Greater Milwaukee/Appleton
Amanda Sawatske amanda.sawatske@nm.com Director of Campus Recruitment & Development
Payton Zimmer payton.zimmer@nm.com Campus Coordinator
Holly Murray holly.murray@nm.com Executive Director of Recruitment
Cintas
Paige Owens OwensP@cintas.com Service Manager
JX Truck Center
Eddie Bin-mahfouz bkolo@jxe.com Corporate Sales Trainer
Austin Freeman afreeman@jxe.com Business Development Manager
Dan Vanden Heuvel Jr. dvandenheuvel@jxe.com Regional Sales Manager
Enterprise
Heileigh Savage Heileigh.a.savage@ehi.com Talent Acquisition Specialist
CED
Nick Hermus nickh@cedappleton.com Manager