Associate of Applied Science in Sales and Merchandising
Trains you in fundamental and advanced selling techniques, customer service techniques, sales channels and the principles of sales supervision.
Advising
You are required to meet with a faculty advisor each semester for course and program advisement.
Employment Opportunities
Our sales and merchandising program prepares you for employment in selling at all levels of distribution and merchandising and middle management areas of retailing. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for occupations such as:
- Salesperson (auto, insurance, real estate, etc.)
- Sales manager
- Wholesale manager
- Retail salesperson
- Departmental manager
- Fashion coordinator
- Buyer
- Sales promotion manager
- Personnel director
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamental and advanced selling techniques
- Retail, wholesale and direct selling
- Preparation and execution of sales demonstrations
- Sales channels
- Customer service
- Sales negotiation
- Supervisory skills
We also list job opportunities provided by Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence corporate partners, along with other businesses and organizations.