First Selling Competition?
Dress Professionally
First impressions matter. Choose attire that reflects a polished, business-ready appearance
to show judges and potential employers you’re serious, prepared, and ready to represent
yourself and the College of Business with confidence.
Know Your Audience
Research the company or judges you’ll be pitching to. Understanding their needs and priorities allows you to tailor your message, build rapport, and demonstrate genuine interest—key factors in making a memorable impression.
Polish Your Resume
Bring an updated, error-free resume that highlights relevant skills and experiences. A strong resume not only showcases your qualifications but also leaves a professional takeaway that can open doors for interviews and networking opportunities.
Practice Your Pitch
Rehearse until your pitch feels natural and confident. A well-prepared pitch shows professionalism, helps you stay on message, and allows you to handle questions with ease—setting you apart from the competition.
Upcoming Competitions
Challenge yourself and sharpen your skills through the College of Business Sales Competitions. These competitions offer real-world scenarios where you can practice sales techniques, build confidence, and receive feedback from industry professionals. Compete for prizes, network with employers, and enhance your résumé with experiences that set you apart. Whether you’re exploring a career in sales or simply want to improve your communication skills, our competitions provide an exciting, supportive environment to grow.
Previous Winners and Competitors
UW Competitions
- California Casualty Cowboys Sales Challenge - April 11, 2025
- 1st - Brett Vonau, 2nd- Jessimine Jewett
- PRQ Exteriors Cowboys Sales Challenge- October 24, 2024
- 1st - Jessimine Jewett, 2nd - Annabelle Pierson
National Competitions
- 2024 National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition
- 2nd Place - Corporate Partnership Sales
- 5th Place - Sarah Drewry, 6th Place - Annabelle Pierson
- 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship, Atlanta, GA
- 3rd Place (Speed Selling) - Annabelle Pierson
- 2025 Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition, Tempe, AZ
- 3rd Place (Individual Sales) - Annabelle Pierson
- 2025 Denver Sales Competition, Denver, CO
- 1st Place - Caleb Sauer, 3rd Place - Zach Sullivan
UW Competitions
- Sherwin Williams Sales Competition- October 19, 2023
- 1st- Annabelle Pierson, 2nd- Paige Ricketts
National Competitions
- 2023 Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up Competition
- 2nd Place (Role Play Competition)- Annabelle Pierson
- 2024 Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition
- 1st Place (Team Competition) - Paige Ricketts, Annabelle Pierson
UW Competitions
- California Casualty Sales Competition- December 1, 2022
- 1st- Paige Ricketts, 2nd- Payson Birkeland
- Sherwin Williams Sales Competition- March 23, 2023
- 1st- Payson Birkeland, 2nd - Paige Ricketts
National Competitions
- 2022 Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition
- 2nd Place (Role Play Competition) - Sean Donovan
UW Competitions
- Sherwin Williams Sales Competition- October 25, 2021
- 1st- Payson Birkeland, 2nd- Meredith Hoerman
- California Casualty Sales Competition- April 15, 2022
- 1st- Tucker Norman, 2nd- Payson Birkeland
UW Competitions
- CED Sales Challenge – October 16th, 2020
- 1st – Sean Donovan, 2nd – Suweksha Shrestha
- Sherwin Williams Sales Challenge – March 11th, 2020
- 1st – Anastasia Riabova, 2nd – Connor Laughren
National Competitions
- University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition, University of Toledo
- Sean Donovan (2nd in Freshman/Sophomore Division)
- National Shore Sales Challenge, Salisbury University
- Bethany Raver (top third of contestants)
UW Competitions
- CED Sales Challenge – October 23rd, 2019
- 1st - Jordan Carlson
National Competitions
- University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition, University of Toledo
- UW Team – Austin Farkas, Jordan Carlson
- Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition, Bryant University
- UW Team – Anna Stark, Will Smith, Chelsea Carlino, Roshan Kumar, Jakob Pinson
