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Sales Certificate
The Sales Certificate is a 9 credit program – open to all majors – designed to prepare students for a position in professional sales. The program is normally offered during Fall and Spring semesters. Students complete all 9 credits in one semester.
The Sales Certificate moves education beyond the lecture hall with hands-on learning activities and sales competitions. Students learn best practices directly from professionals active across the field of sales, both on-campus and through field trips to local companies.
Students also get insights directly from employers about how to evaluate job openings and how to become a high-priority candidate. Companies recruit graduates of the Sales Certificate for jobs across industries.
- Are you good at helping people make decisions?
- Do you enjoy problem-solving?
- Are you interested in a career that allows flexibility and autonomy?
If so, the Sales Certificate may be right for you!
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One Semester to Complete
No prerequisites required to join
Emphasis Open to All Majors
Ranked as a Top University for Professional Sales Education
CONNECT WITH US
Heather S. Veeser
Sales Program Manager
veeserh@uwosh.edu
(920) 841-0894
Program information

Sales Cup Leaderboard
The UW-Oshkosh Sales Cup is a competition that involves several Role Play events, judged by sales professionals who help coach students throughout the semester.
| Place | Competitor | FINAL Points After April 22nd event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam De. | 1181 |
| 2 | Carly | 803 |
| 3 | Jackson | 785 |
| 4 | Samantha L. | 749 |
| 5 | Alex B. | 640 |
| 6 | Wes | 620 |
| 7 | Nick | 608 |
| 8 | Ava | 566 |
| 9 | Allison | 551 |
| 10 | Trace | 524 |
Enrolling in the Professional Sales Program at UWO was one of the best decisions in my 4 years there. I learned how to get out my comfort zone and push myself to grow professionally and personally. I can say nothing but positive things about this program. Not only did I meet the company I am currently working for, I also formed great relationships throughout the semester. I will be forever grateful for this program, and I highly recommend to anyone interested in it.
The connections and skills I built have not only helped me succeed in my professional life but also in my personal. I believe that every student at UWO could benefit from the Sales certificate even if you cannot envision yourself going into a sales role.
The UWO sales program with Bryan Lilly is a program I will always remember and will never forget. I am continuously using the skills I learned in his class in my sales career today. Never throw away your binder and always reference for a successful sales future. ABC!
I can’t say enough positive things about the Sales Emphasis as it was one of the single greatest academic experiences I was fortunate to have explored.
Working with the partner companies painted a realistic picture of the expectations in various sales roles and helped me identify what was most important to me in my future career.
Additionally, I learned the power of asking a good question and developed confidence when interacting with business professionals. The sales certificate served me extremely well through my college to career transition and can be thanked for many of my professional successes to date.
Corporate Partners
Regional businesses are an important part of the UW-Oshkosh Professional Sales program. Professionals from several companies comprise our Sales Coaches Council. The professionals work closely with our faculty and students to deliver relevant learning across this challenging and diverse field.
Corporate partner contacts
Aerotek/TEKsystems
Sean Golden sgolden@aerotek.com Aerotek Construction Services
Chris Redgate credgate@teksystems.com Sales Manager
Amcor
Ranee Vanlerberghe ranee.vanlerberghe@amcor.com Integrated Sales Manager
Sherwin Williams
Mark Holian mark.t.holian@sherwin.com District Sales Manager
Chris Martin christopher.m.martin@sherwin.com District Manager
Northwestern Mutual
Dustin Acker dustin.acker@nm.com Campus Recruiter
Courtney Gersek courtney.gersek@nm.com Director of Talent
Cintas
Haley Volsted volstadh@cintas.com Facility Services Professional
Paige Baker paige.baker@cintas.com Plant Manager
Fastenal
Carlie Krauske ckrauske@fastenal.com Regional Recruiter
JX Truck Center
Kelvin Long klong@jxe.com Operation Sales Manager
Austin Freeman afreeman@jxe.com Business Development Manager
Stacy Van Scoyk svanscoyk@jxe.com Regional Sales Manager
Ben Kolo bkolo@jxe.com Manager of Learning Development
CED
Nick Hermus nickh@cedappleton.com Manager







