Colorado's Marketing & Sales pathway prepares students for careers in sales, customer engagement, and marketing operations. Colorado's diverse business sectors create opportunities.
Students develop competency in sales techniques, customer relationships, market strategy, product knowledge, and sales management. They gain hands-on experience through partnerships.
Graduates work as sales representatives, account executives, or sales managers. Many establish independent sales businesses. Strong demand ensures good opportunities.
Marketing & Sales at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Colorado's sales standards align with sales industry best practices and relationship building frameworks. Standards cover techniques, customer service, and management.
Students complete assessments through sales role-plays, customer interaction scenarios, and sales analysis. Assessment includes understanding of customer psychology.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Sales Fundamentals and Techniques |
| Customer Relationships and Strategy |
| Sales Management and Performance |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - PowerPoint
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Sales Representative
Entry LevelSalary range: $59,860 - $119,940
Account Executive
ExperiencedSalary range: $59,860 - $119,940
Sales Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $136,770 - $229,140
Sales Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $136,770 - $229,140
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with sales companies, businesses, retail operations, and corporate sales departments throughout Colorado.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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