Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

MKT 1800 Introduction to Sales

Course Information

Course information
Course Number MKT 1800
Course Title Introduction to Sales
Description This course serves as a foundation for future sales courses. The instructional approach combines both traditional and innovative presentations of course content that is dependent upon student involvement. The content covers the role of sales, steps of the selling process, the importance of communication skills and a positive attitude. In addition, special attention is devoted throughout the course on how the salesperson is viewed as an ambassador for the company that they represent.
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Embrace Personal Selling & the Marketing Concept
  2. Examine Personal Selling Opportunities in the Information Age
  3. Analyze Value Creation through Relationship Strategies
  4. Embrace Ethical concerns in Selling
  5. Create Product Solutions
  6. Develop Product Selling Strategies
  7. Study Buyer Behavior
  8. Analyze Developing a Prospect Base
  9. Approaching Customers
  10. Present Consultative Sales Presentations
  11. Custom Fitting the Sales Demonstration
  12. Negotiate Buyer Concerns
  13. Perform Sales Close

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.

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