Salesmanship
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![]() | Salesmanship requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #3. |
Salesmanship merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1927 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 099 | |
Requirements revision: | 2003 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | By studying salesmanship, Scouts can learn self-confidence, motivation, friendliness, and the persistence necessary to overcome obstacles and solve problems. Sales can offer a challenging and rewarding career for those who enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life. | ” |
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Notes
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- Salesmanship is a rare merit badge!
Requirement resources
1,2. The Birth of a Salesman Includes "New Roles, New Responsibilities"
3. How to Write a One-Page Sales Plan Step-by-step, in easy to understand language.
4. 7 Steps to a Powerful Sales Presentation
3. See Communications 2b.
3. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
3, 4, 5. See Popcorn for sales plans, scripts, thank you notes, sales tips, and a Popcorn Salesman Video.
7. Career Tracks in Sales Defines the four main types of sales careers.
Related awards
3. This very similar to Communications 2b.
Profession-related awards
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General Merit Badge information
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