Overview
Nikki Leifker, Chair
Housed in the Department of Management and Marketing, the professional sales minor prepares and places students in revenue generating positions across a wide range of industries (aerospace, electronics, biotech, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, professional services, advanced manufacturing, green tech, information technology, consumer products, etc.) in the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. The minor program emphasizes problem solving and consultative selling. Based on a strong understanding of the complexities of the business to business environment, and the key role sales plays in an organization, students who complete the minor in professional sales are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for business development and sales leadership in the global arena.
The minor in professional sales is designed for all majors at St. John Fisher University including all majors in the School of Business