Statistics
Vocabulary
Mizzou
College of Engineering
100

True or False: Most sales engineering jobs require work experience in a related occupation.

False!

(You can get an HVAC sales engineering job without knowing anything about HVAC)

100

This term refers to a business entity or individual who purchases from and engages in business with a company. 

Client

100

How many columns are there?

6

100

Why do engineers celebrate St. Patrick?

He was an engineer.

200

What is the median salary for sales engineers as of 2022? 

a) $78,000

b) $92,000

c)$108,000

d)$134,000

$108,000

200

These are potential customers that show interest in a product by interacting with the company brand. 

Leads

200

Who is our mascot named after?

Harry S. Truman

200

How many leaves are on the shamrock outside Lafferre hall?

3

300

As of 2021, what percent of Sales Engineers are female? (Within 5% is fine)

9%

300

This is the process by which sales people contact potential business leads without prior contact with them. Sales professionals introduce themselves and deliver a sales pitch to a customer.

Cold Calls/Calling

300

What is the name of the Mizzou football coach that our football field is dedicated to? (last name is fine)

Don Faurot

300

What day is St. Patrick's day this year?

Sunday, March 17th

400

What percent of college graduates (regardless of degree) take their initial post-graduation job in sales?

50%!

400

These refer to situations where businesses give sales people a percentage of the money from each product they sell. This acts as a motivator for selling more. 

Commission

400

Which Actor dropped out of Mizzou their senior year?

Brad Pitt

400

Who was the first female engineer at Mizzou?

Ada Wilson

500

From 2022 to 2032, how much is sales engineering employment projected to grow?

5%

500

What does KPI stand for?

Key Performance Indicators

500

What year was the first Homecoming?

1911

500

Who is the current dean of the college of engineering?

 Our interim dean is Praveen Edara

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