Sales & Marketing Career Summit

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

William Paterson University
University Commons Ballroom
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

ABOUT PROGRAM
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OVERVIEW

The Sales & Marketing Career Summit is an in-person sales education program hosted by the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales at the Cotsakos College of Business, William Paterson University. The program brings together college students and corporate partners to network and discuss professional career insights and opportunities.

FORMAT

The program includes Career Discussions, Fireside Chat Sessions, and a Networking Lunch to introduce students to career opportunities in Professional Sales and Marketing.

• ROUNDTABLE CAREER TALKS
  The Roundtable Career Talks give students a chance to discuss their career interests with business professionals and gain insights into internships and full-time opportunities.
  
  
• FIRESIDE CHAT SESSIONS
  The Fireside Chat Sessions are moderator-led panel discussions featuring business professionals as panelists. Participants can ask thought-provoking questions to gain real insights into Professional Sales and Marketing careers.
  
  
• NETWORKING LUNCH
  The Networking Lunch gives students and business professionals a chance to connect over lunch.
  
  

“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people,
people with ideas, and people with opportunities.”

— Michele Jennae, Author

REGISTRATION
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The Sales & Marketing Career Summit is open to college students and corporate partners.

REGISTER HERE

CONTACT US
For additional information, please contact us rbisales@wpunj.edu.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

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FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM

Your Career Path & Job Search:
Insights and Perspectives
from Business Professionals

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ROUNDTABLE CAREER TALKS
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM EST

Sales & Marketing Career Paths:
Let’s Talk About Your Journey

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FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Starting Your New Job:
Insights and Perspectives
from Business Professionals

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WHAT'S YOUR GAME PLAN
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

An Interactive Career Challenge

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NETWORKING LUNCH
12:50 PM - 1:30 PM