Professional Sales Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Professional Sales
Professional Sales is a co-major, available only as a second major to students in Kelley. See also the Marketing and Professional Sales major.
Few would be surprised to learn that “sales” is the most common career entry point for marketing graduates. What might be more surprising are the findings of a 2010 Georgetown University study: Sales was a top-ranked career for a number of other disciplines outside of marketing. Sales ranked second for students majoring in general business, economics, international business, and management. Sales ranked third for students majoring in finance, operations management, HR and management information systems. Across campus, sales was ranked second/third for students in the social, natural and physical sciences, liberal arts, and communications. The Professional Sales Co-major focuses not on front-line retail selling but more on business to business sales and sales strategies.
For more information about this field, visit the departmental website, and for detailed information about degree requirements, view the Kelley School of Business Academic Bulletin. Visit the Kelley Student Life page for various opportunities to get involved.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Advertising Sales Agents
- Energy Brokers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Loan Officers
- Marketing Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Sales Agents, Financial Services
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Professional Sales Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Research
- Estimate
- Forecast
- Budget
Relationship Skills
- Serve Clients and Customers
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
- Negotiate
- Sell
- Promote
- Persuade
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
- Lead
- Coordinate
Creative
- Demonstrate Foresight
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.