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

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Our Initiatives

#1

Best Sales Program

Worldwide (USCA)

100%

Job Placement

Before Graduation

$70k+

Starting Salary

First Year

500+

Sales Students

Yearly

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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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