Course Overview
This course provides the fundamental skills, tools and processes of professional selling. The focus is on “relationship” and “need-satisfaction” selling in a business-to-business environment. Through experiential exercises, practical applications and discussions students develop, deliver and evaluate a wide range of selling methods and presentations. This course is ideal for people in business who want to enhance their selling skills, people new to a sales role, and salespeople at any level who do not have formal training in the field. To be successful in this course, students must be able to communicate well in English.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$581.46 - $622.42 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the role of personal selling in a business-to-business environment.
- Describe the characteristics, knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful salesperson.
- Explain the steps in the sales process, and apply effective methods involved with each step.
- Develop a persuasive sales presentation.
- Deliver a persuasive sales presentation.
- Evaluate a sales presentation.
- Develop strategies for dealing with ethical challenges in a variety of sales contexts.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Professional Sales Skills (MKTG 1219) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Customer Relationship Marketing
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1219 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66626
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 66626
- $581.46 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rodan Gopaul-Singh
Course outline
Important information
- This course online asynchronous delivery format: you are not required to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and ask that your name be added to the waitlist.
Confirmation
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Status
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CRN 69419
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 69419
- $609.74 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 376 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Douglas
Course outline
Important information
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name and student ID.
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Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1219 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 47071
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 47071
- $593.38 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Gary Cadman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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CRN 30728
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 30728
- $622.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Douglas
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. No class held on Sept 30th - Truth and Reconciliation and November 11th - Remembrance Day.
Confirmation
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