Sales Competitions
Latest Sales Competition
The Challenger Sales Institute
Stetson University's Centurion Sales Program proudly showcased its excellence at the prestigious Challenger Sales Institute Collegiate Invitational Challenge, held March 26-27, 2025, at Love’s Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. This elite national competition, sponsored by Love’s, brought together top collegiate sales talent from across the country. Our team stood out through their exceptional sales skills, professionalism, and competitive drive. Representing Stetson with distinction were Role Play Competitors Naïssa Thelisma, Abby Luck, Luisa Fernandes Schmidt, and Christine Glezer, along with Negotiation Case Team members Valen Brown and Nathan Roberts. We are especially proud to highlight that Abby Luck advanced to the Semi-Finals, and Naïssa Thelisma secured an outstanding 2nd Place Overall in the Role Play competition—an incredible testament to the strength and impact of our program.
Selling With the Bulls
The Centurion Sales Program recently attended the Selling with the Bulls competition held at the University of South Florida’s College of Business in Tampa, Florida, on February 20-21, 2025. This event is widely regarded as one of the most challenging sales competitions for students, as it covers the entire sales process—from prospecting via email to closing deals—within a two-day timeframe. The competition tests all aspects of salesmanship.
Stetson’s varsity team achieved 5th place in the Championship Flight. Notably:
- Valen Brown placed 3rd in the Networking event and was also recognized in the Winners Circle.
- Dillon Carter placed 3rd in the Networking event and was likewise recognized in the Winners Circle.
Our junior varsity team placed 2nd in the First Flight of competitors. Individual accomplishments include:
- Abby Luck, who placed 4th and was recognized in the Winners Circle.
- Dean Cobb, who placed 8th, was acknowledged in the Winners Circle and also ranked 7th for the prospecting email sent prior to the event.
NCSC
The National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), established in 1999, is the longest-running university sales role-play competition, providing a platform for students to enhance their sales skills and network with peers nationwide. In the 2025 NCSC, held at Kennesaw State University, Stetson University's Centurion Sales Program achieved a commendable 16th-place finish out of 65 universities. This placement underscores the program's dedication to developing proficient sales professionals and reflects the team's commitment to excellence in a highly competitive environment.
Adobe Sales Academy Student Competition
Stetson University student Emily Haynes was selected as a Round Two Finalist in the highly competitive Adobe Sales Academy Student Sales Competition. Her exceptional performance earned her the opportunity to travel to Adobe’s headquarters in San Jose, California, where she competed alongside top student talent from across the country. This remarkable achievement highlights both Emily’s dedication and the strong preparation provided by Stetson’s Centurion Sales Program. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the Adobe Sales Academy team for the opportunity, and to mentors Dena Hale and John Riggs, as well as her fellow students, for their unwavering support throughout her journey. She also extended a special mention to fellow student Naïssa Thelisma for her support throughout the process.
Interested in earning a spot on the Centurion Sales Program competition team?
For more information, contact John Riggs, DBA, at [email protected].