Our Professional Sales program will provide students with the understanding, skills, and experience needed to meet the growing demand placed on sales professionals. Whether pursuing the Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate, students will understand the complex sales domain, master a range of sought-after skills, and interact with seasoned sales executives. Plus, this program currently has a 100% success rate for post-graduation placement!
“The single most important skill in any business – including for entrepreneurs – is the ability to generate revenue. And there are ONLY two ways to generate revenue – through sales and through marketing! Learn how to generate revenue and you will always have a job.” -
UVU Professional Sales Professor Gary Johnson
“Pursuing a degree in Professional Sales has been greatly influential for my career. As a marketing major, being able to say that I have a background in both sales and marketing has created a lot of opportunities for me. Companies really value you being able to understand what drives business, and the Professional Sales program helped me understand this process well. Plus, I appreciate the flexibility of being able to pivot into either sales or marketing once I graduate. Pursuing my degree in Professional Sales has already created a lot of unique opportunities, it has already landed me two internships, and I can see it continuing to open more doors for me in the future.”
“I'm just wrapping up my last class to get the Sales Certificate that UVU offers and I have genuinely enjoyed my classes and what I've learned about sales. The classes within the program offer real-world situations and the information that I've learned from them has been invaluable. I'm grateful for what I have learned and I will take what I have learned into my future sales careers.”
At UVU’s Woodbury School of Business, we prioritize hands-on learning that leads to career success. Green House Sales & Marketing, a student-run digital marketing agency, offers Professional Sales students real-world experience in SEO, website audits, social media management, PPC advertising, and more.
By working with real clients, students strengthen their persuasive communication, relationship management, and consultative sales skills. They’ll craft sales strategies, analyze consumer behavior, and use industry-standard CRM tools—all while building valuable connections with local businesses and industry professionals. This experience gives them a competitive edge for future sales and marketing careers.
Ranked #7 most in-demand career certifications
Increased job placement for graduates holding a sales certificate
Median Salary for Sales Managers: $127,000
UVU's Professional Sales students are consistently top performers in local and regional competitions. These hands-on experiences build confidence, sharpen skills, and prepare students for successful careers.
Each semester brings new ways to get involved. One highlight is the Alan Hall Marketing & Sales Invitational, a high school competition designed for students interested in business. Participants explore areas like sales, marketing strategy, interviewing, and brand management—all while competing for scholarships and connecting with faculty, industry pros, and future classmates.
Current students in the Professional Sales program also compete in prestigious events like:
Sales Idol
Dykman Electrical Western States Sales Competition – practice real-world selling with feedback from professionals
Pacific Northwest Sales Competition – pitch products in high-stakes scenarios to corporate partners
These experiences help students build industry knowledge, expand their networks, and gain a competitive edge. Want to learn more? Reach out to our Professional Sales faculty for upcoming opportunities.
