Dr. Lukas Forbes
Western Kentucky University
Lukas Forbes is the Department Chair of marketing and the Director of the WKU Center for Professional Sales. He formerly served in the US Army, attaining the rank of Captain.
Sales professionals keep businesses running. In our increasingly solutions-driven economy, connecting companies with the products and services they need to stay competitive is a fast-growing field for ambitious people excited to make connections and create lasting value for customers.
Our Professional Sales major was developed with input from Fortune 500 companies and leaders in academia.
Dr. Lukas Forbes
Western Kentucky University
Lukas Forbes is the Department Chair of marketing and the Director of the WKU Center for Professional Sales. He formerly served in the US Army, attaining the rank of Captain.
Quick facts on the industry.
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Despite overwhelming demand, only a handful of schools in the US offer a dedicated program in Sales. Ours was built by leading experts and industry stars.
Sales classes often teach marketing techniques from the fax machine days. With our Professional Sales major, you’ll learn tactics for a digital age.
A business education is built-in, so you’ll have expertise ready to apply as soon as you graduate.
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