Developing Sales Leaders Since 2007
The Center for Sales Excellence was established to support and promote our students pursuing a career in sales. Located within the Parker College of Business, the Marketing B.B.A. program offers the students of Georgia Southern University an emphasis in Sales and Sales Management. Recognized by the University Sales Center Alliance as one of the nation’s top sales programs, it is the Center’s mission to have a positive impact on the sales profession through education, research, and service.
Through the Center, students gain experience with sales role-play in our dedicated labs, with many going on to compete in some of the nation’s most prestigious sales competitions. The Center also works to bring students together with companies in the industry looking to hire the best and brightest minds.
It is the goal of the Center to be the preeminent sales program in the nation. We welcome corporations to Become a Partner as we work together to produce the professional sales leaders of tomorrow.
10th Annual
Showcase Boot Camp
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The 10th annual Boot Camp will address the transition from the classroom to the boardroom with student sessions on how to craft a personal presentation to recruiters. Students will be provided the opportunity to meet with employers in a small group setting.
All majors are invited!
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Your Support Makes the Difference!
A gift to the Sales Center is an investment in the future of sales education. 100% of our operating budget is funded by our dedicated corporate partners.
You mean the world to our students, THANK YOU for your support!
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More than 50% of college graduates will hold their initial job in sales. Recent studies report the number of marketing majors starting their career in sales tops 88%. Leading universities and recruiters at top sales organizations clearly recognize that a formal sales education can provide students with the knowledge and skills they need for professional success.
Why Consider a Career in Professional Selling?
Research conducted by the Sales Education Foundation (SEF) shows that today’s top sales graduates have an average job placement rate that tops 92%!
A university sales education provides an excellent return on investment. Most students are highly recruited – one study found the average sales student receives 2.8 job offers before graduation. The current average starting salary for a non-technical sales rep exceeds $62,000/year, and a sales manager with a bachelor’s degree will earn more than $132,000/year. Salespeople report their career satisfaction rating at over 77%. All these points support current thinking – professional selling is a great career choice!
You may be wondering what professional salespeople do. These aren’t the jobs you might be thinking about. Explore nine entry-level careers in sales as outlined by LinkedIn News.
Recent News
- Georgia Southern Sails into The Ocean State Ready to Compete in the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (Dec. 8, 2025)
- The Fall Sales-Talent Showcase Concludes a Successful Career Week at Georgia Southern (Sept. 25. 2025)
- Georgia Southern Reigns as the Overall Champion of the Fall 2025 RNMKRS Role-Play Sales Competition (Nov. 23, 2005)
- Student Leaders Represent Georgia Southern at the Pi Sigma Epsilon Leadership Summit (Aug. 19, 2025)
- The Derek Schiefer Memorial Scholarship in Sales Excellence will Serve as a Lasting Legacy at Georgia Southern University (Aug. 15, 2024)
Your Support Makes the Difference!
A gift to the Sales Center is an investment in the future of sales education. 100% of our operating budget is funded by our dedicated corporate partners.
You mean the world to our students, THANK YOU for your support!
