Find out about adding the sales concentration to your major, available classes, and internships.
Empowering Tomorrow's Sales Leaders
The Center for Professional Sales develops the next wave of sales experts through cutting-edge education, impactful research, hands-on learning experiences, and strong industry partnerships.
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For students
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For corporate partners
Top companies collaborate with us to shape tomorrow’s sales leaders while building a customized pipeline of top-tier candidates.
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Our Initiatives
Discover the latest initiatives and highlights from the Center for Professional Sales.
#1
Best Sales Program
Worldwide (USCA)
100%
Job Placement
Before Graduation
$70k+
Starting Salary
First Year
500+
Sales Students
Yearly
Support Us
Your support helps shape the future of professional sales by investing in student success, funding scholarships, supporting participation in national and international competitions, and enhancing curriculum innovation.
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Current sales students, alumni, and corporate partners — your stories matter! Click the link to fill out a simple, easy form and share your accomplishments, milestones, events, and opportunities with the Center for Professional Sales.
Connect with Us
Corporate Partnerships: Interested in becoming a corporate partner or learning more about how your organization can engage with our students and programs? Please contact Dr. Linda Alkire, Director.
Sales Concentration, internships, and competitions: If you are a student interested in declaring the Professional Sales concentration, exploring sales internship/placement opportunities, or participating in sales competitions, please contact Dr. Derrek Schartz, Assistant Director.
For all other inquiries: Please email us at salescenter@txstate.edu
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