Business School Hosts All-Virtual Thunder Sales Event
Published: July 25, 2024 | Author: Mary Amateis | Read Time: 2 minutes
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business Professional Sales program was thrilled to host another successful Thunder Sales event, although this year looked a little different than years past. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the competition shifted to a virtual event. Using online video conferencing, and personal recordings, the program still managed a successful competition despite challenges. Contestants were awarded gift cards sponsored by local businesses for first or second places.
"Thunder Sales was great! It provided me with the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and really grow my professional sales skills,” said Luke Perkins, a student who competed in the competition. “One of my favorite parts of the competition was the opportunity I had to network and connect with all of the partners and sponsors from some of the top companies in Utah and the nation! Every student should be getting involved with the Professional Sales program at SUU to set themselves up for success after graduation no matter what career path they choose!"
The competition was divided into separate parts, with a personal pitch and role play centered rounds being completed separately. The first section was open to any SUU students and consisted of participants submitting a short video of their pitch to judges. The second section was limited to students in the Professional Sales program, centered around a role-play based competition, and submitted to judges for evaluation.
The final round was conducted as an in-person meeting between the finalists and the director of the Professional Sales program, Kurt Wankier, who acted as the final buyer for the participants. This round was also sent to finalist judges to decide the top three scores and further placements in separate groups. Prizes were a $100 company-sponsored gift card to first place and $50 to each second-place winner.
Despite having to forego the usual activities for the annual Thunder Sales,such as a career fair, dinner for students, and competing in person, the Professional Sales program still managed a successful competition and offered students valuable experience in their future fields.
Professional Sales at SUU is committed to providing students with valuable experience that they can use to launch their careers after graduation. The program offers students the fundamentals of sales and entrepreneurial skills. Through competitions like Thunder Sales, the Professional Sales program can make all the difference in students' lives.
Learn more about the Professional Sales program at SUU and watch for competitions in the fall semester!
Tags: Professional Sales School of Business Student Life
Contact Information:
Brooke Heath
435-586-5400
brookeheath1@suu.edu