Professional Sales, AAS

Learning outcomes

• Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers, coworkers and managers utilizing current business terminology.
• Use leadership and interact on an interpersonal level with diverse groups.
• Identify, evaluate and apply industry specific business principles. Make informed decisions within the parameters of legal requirements and societal expectations.
• Use the most recent technology in business applications.
• Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management.
• Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
• Understand the retail cycle and its implementation, which includes customer analysis, sourcing and product design, product development, merchandising and display.
• Utilize multiple marketing channels of distribution, including wholesale, retail and e-commerce.

Requirements