Student Opportunities

Competitions, our award-winning sales team, internships, and networking events are just some of the opportunities we offer students.
We believe students learn best when they’re actively participating in the sales process. Our programs and events are designed to teach students
these skills by connecting them with our industry partners. 

 

2025 Sales Career Fair

Events and Activities

We offer several events and activities for students studying sales or related fields to connect with employers who are actively looking to hire. These opportunities are designed to hone students’ skills by providing them face time with industry partners.

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Career Opportunities

Our focus on experiential learning and industry partnerships equips students with the skills in demand by employers. Our focus on relationship-building, digital technology, and communications equips students for careers in a variety of sales fields.

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Student Sales Team

Our traveling sales team offers a competitive opportunity to hone your sales skills and connect with employers nationwide. Sales team students travel to several national collegiate sales competitions and participate in virtual competitions from Ball State’s campus.

Industry Partner Program

Be the first to share employment opportunities with students through our industry partner program. Through annual memberships, our industry partners help us nurture and grow the next generation of sales professionals by building meaningful relationships with our students.

Work With Us

If you’re an employer looking to connect with sales students, we have several opportunities available. Through our networking events, career fairs, in-class competitions, and speaking opportunities, we build our learning experiences around your industry expertise.

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Recognized by the Sales Education Foundation

The Miller College of Business Sales Program has been recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as one of the Top Sales Programs for 2023-24. Our program has held this designation for the last 18 years.

Rankings and Recognitions

Contact Us

Center for Professional Selling

Whitinger Business Building
Room 307
Muncie, IN 47306

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday

765-285-5136

765-285-4315

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Ball State's Center for Professional Selling is a proud member of the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Learn more.