Explore sales and marketing careers at upcoming symposium

The Center for Sales Leadership Education (CSLE) is hosting a two-day symposium to help students learn more about the realities of the sales and marketing profession, to hear and network with industry sales leaders, and to recognize how to position themselves for sales internships and full-time opportunities.

The Career Exploration and Student Organization Competition, which will take place December 4 and January 15, will be of particular interest to students from diverse backgrounds. “I consistently hear from our corporate members that they are looking for more diverse perspectives for their organizations as well as for greater alignment with the diversity of the marketplace,” said CSLE Director Todd Williams.

Thus, Williams has been working with his partners and the University’s BIPOC, LGBTQ, first-gen, and women’s business oriented student organizations to develop appropriate content geared to answer student questions regarding sales topics, provide an opportunity to demonstrate selling skills during a role-play competition, and show how the CSLE is a gateway for meaningful sales careers.

Each day of the symposium is packed with informative and exciting events:

Friday, December 4 (via Zoom)

  • Opening session: “Leadership, Authenticity, and Why Sales Matters” with Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley North America
  • CSLE Speaker sessions: “What Is a Career in Sales?” “Common Misperceptions and Myths about Sales,” and “Introduction To a Sales Role Play.”
  • Panel of BIPOC, LGBTQ, and women local leaders in sales

Friday, January 15 (via Zoom)

  • “Your First Job:” a panel of recent graduates in sales
  • 15-minute competitive role-play simulations
  • Networking and celebration recognition and awards

Register here for the Career Exploration and Student Organization Competition. The symposium is presented by CSLE, Gartner, and Bremer Bank in conjunction with the Carlson School of Management undergraduate programs.

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