BUS-142 Professional Selling

This course is a study of the fundamentals of professional selling as a prerequisite to success in retailing and business occupations. Emphasis is placed on acquiring effective communication skills, self-confidence, and basic selling techniques through practical demonstration, on-site observation, and practice in retail settings. The importance of product knowledge, customer buying motivations, and the role played by the salesperson in the store’s total image are examined.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

  • Business

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • No

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe how and why to respond to consumer issues
  2. Apply the communication process to influence a customer's buying decision
  3. Evaluate the merits of a sales presentation