Sales is comprised of multiple job titles that are focused on selling resources or goods to outside individuals or businesses. Positions will vary widely depending on the type of resource being sold and sales methods used.
Career Guide
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to sales, including:
Learn about careers in the field
- Business Development Director
- Realtor
- Sales Representative
- Marketing Representative
- Insurance Agent
- Franchise Sales Agent
- Sales Broker
- Telemarketer
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Manager
- International Sales Manager
- Development Manager for Nonprofit Organization
- Travel Agent
- Advertising Sales Representative
- Wholesale Representative
- Broker
- Business Consultant
- Underwriter
- Customer Engagement Manager
- Customer Assistant
- Regional Sales Director
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Insurance Sales Manager
Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- Kelley School of Business Toastmasters
- Sales Club
- Retail Studies Organization
- Student Alumni Association
- Women in Business
- Indiana University Student Foundation
- Indiana Memorial Union Board
- Business World of Sports Club
- Real Estate Club at Indiana University
- Customer Experience Consulting Club
- Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Interested in graduate school?
In this field, some common graduate school programs may include Business Administration and Management, Sales, Hospitality Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and many more!
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.