- Professional Sales Program - In response to the growing demand for ready-to-hire graduates in the field of professional sal ... es, the W. P. Carey Department of Marketing is committed to building a strong pipeline. Our Professional Sales Program prepares students to launch fulfilling careers in professional sales and make an impact in the business world. - Student Engagement - The Professional Sales Program offers students many opportunities to get involved through local and national sales competitions, as well as student clubs and organizations: Sales Professionals Attaining Remarkable Knowledge (SPARK) and Sales Scholars are designed to prepare college students for careers in professional sales through real-world experiences, corporate networking, and informational workshops. SPARK is open to any W. P. Carey business student who is passionate about pursuing a career in sales. Sales Scholars is limited to 15 students and is by application only. SPARK Faculty Advisor: Detra Montoya - detra.montoya@asu.edu Sales Scholars Faculty Advisor: John Dietrich - john.t.dietrich@asu.edu - Corporate Partnership - Through industry partnerships, the Department of Marketing is able to offer students exposure to leading businesses in the marketplace. Our corporate partners are committed to igniting passion for professional sales among our students, as well as helping ASU build one of the best university sales programs in the nation. read more