Why Sales?
- Over 50% of college graduates begin their first career in sales, regardless of their major
- 88% of marketing majors and 60% of all other business majors accept a job in sales
- Graduates of sales programs experience over 92% placement rate and receive 2.8 job offers before graduation
Every Job Is a Sales Job
The University of Tampa offers a minor in professional selling to students in all majors.
“Selling. It’s what everyone does, all day every day, even people whose job titles have nothing to do with sales. Whether you’re interviewing for a job, inspiring your staff to go the extra mile or simply asking a client to work with you again in the future – the ability to make the sale is the key to your success.” – Cindy McGovern, author of Every Job is a Sales Job
USCA Certificate
The University of Tampa is one of 53 universities to offer certification in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA) Certified Sales Student program. Benefits include the following:
- Receive awards for going beyond minimum coursework requirements
- Differentiate yourself in the sales employment market
Variety of Industries
The Institute for Sales Excellence is connected to a variety of industries including marketing, sales, pharmaceutical, technology and software, financial, staffing, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, healthcare, insurance and logistics.
Ways to Get Involved
Student Sales Advisory Board (SSAB)
The Student Sales Advisory Board (SSAB) incorporates a selective board of 15 members. Members are expected to coordinate networking and professional growth events, delegate responsibilities to sales ambassadors, monitor social media platforms, coach and mentor peers, maintain professionalism and set an example for others.
Professional Selling Ambassador
The UT Institute for Sales Excellence sales ambassador is expected to build relationships between employers and students, coach and mentor peers, participate in internal and external competitions, attend networking events, and strive to grow both personally and professionally.
Sales Team
The University of Tampa’s Sales Team competes in internal and external competitions. The Spartan $ales Cup and Speed Selling Competition are internal competitions that are open to students who are interested in professional selling. A selective group of students can compete against schools across the country on a national stage.
