6th Annual Salvatore J. Stile (’92)
Professional Sales Competition
and
Career Showcase

Hosted by Bentley University

The Bentley Sales Competition is open to all Bentley undergraduate students regardless of class standing or major. There will also be a career networking event with employers recruiting students for professional sales careers and internships.

Student Awards

Cash Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:

1st Place Overall: $2,000

2nd Place Overall: $1,500

3rd Place Overall: $1,000

3th Place Overall: $ 750

Honorable Mention: One competitor from each round of the competition (2 prizes in total): $500/each

Date and Time

Bentley Sales Competition

April 3, 2026

Student check-in: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Round 1: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Break: 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Round 2: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Award Ceremony: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Team Awards

Teams are comprised of a pair of student competitors.

(Note: These prizes is in addition to any other individual awards)

1st Place Team: $750/person

2nd Place Team: $500/person

3rd Place Team: $250/person

Student Competition Registration

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Sales Competition Structure

All students will conduct two simulated sales conversations with volunteers playing the role of the buyer in the sales scenario. There will be two rounds of selling as described below. Students must register to compete using the link above.

Round 1: The student competitor will have an initial conversation with a buyer who is a small business owner. The goal during this first meeting is for the student to learn about challenges and opportunities facing the business owner and to persuade the buyer to agree to meet a second time for a deeper dive into a potential solution.
Round 2: The student meets with the buyer for a deeper discovery conversation. During this round, the student competitor will collect more information about the buyer's situation and help the buyer understand the business outcomes they can achieve by working together. The main objective is for the buyer to agree to become a client and to begin subscribing to the proposed solution service.

The Role Play Scenario

Students will receive the detailed role-play scenario along with a set of tips and suggested techniques by March 3, 2026. This will allow for adequate time for students to review the materials and practice their sales conversations.

Sales Competition Teams

All students competitors will compete as individuals. Students can also form teams by pairing up with another student. The Student Team score will be calculated as the sum of the two individual student competitor scores. Students must register as individual participants for the competition. You will receive an email after registration requesting the name of your teammate and your Team Name.

NOTE: Students who participate as part of a team are eligible to win both individual and team-based awards.

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Selling Points

Salvatore "Sal" Stile '92, a Bentley University alumnus and successful entrepreneur, donated $100,000 to launch an annual sales competition at his alma mater, aiming to elevate it as a premier destination for sales professionals. Despite shifting online due to the pandemic, the competition attracted nearly 25 students who participated in a rigorous three-round contest mirroring real-world sales scenarios: Lead Qualification, Discovery, and Closing. This innovative format provided participants with diverse feedback from judges across industries, fostering a learning environment emphasizing adaptability and continuous improvement.

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Closing the Deal

At the Salvatore J. Stile Professional Sales Competition, students like George Tzimourtos, Paige Alexander, and Amelia Blum refined crucial sales techniques like relationship-building and problem-solving across careers. This year's inaugural in-person event added the challenge of interpreting body language and performing under judges' scrutiny, enriching participants' learning experience. The competition showcased the versatility of sales skills as students navigated simulated transactions to connect with clients and close deals effectively.

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Event History

The Bentley University Sales Competition was launched in 2021 through a generous donation by Salvatore J. Stile (Bentley University, Class of 1992). The sales competition spotlights the professionalism, resilience, and coachability of the Univeristy's outstanding undergraduate students. The competition is open to all undergraduate students at Bentley University regardless of Major or class standing.

2025

5th Annual Salvatore J. Stile (’92) Professional Sales Competition/Career Fair at Bentley University

Hosted by Bentley University

The 5th Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on March 21, 2025. This was the largest and most successful Bentley Sales Competition to date with 60 student competitors conducting live, simulated sales conversations with volunteers from employers and Bentley alumni. This year’s sales competition also featured a Professional Sales Career Fair with over 20 companies on hand to recruit students for full-time positions and internships. Over 70 volunteers served as buyers, judges, and advisors during the event.

2025 Winners

Individual Awards

1st Place: Jared Shea

2nd Place: Julia Michaud

3rd Place: Megan Frattaroli

4th Place: Matthew Kue

Honorable Mention (Round 1): Grace Hart

Honorable Mention (Round 2): Alec Hawley

Team Awards

1st Place: “Seal the Deal” – Amber Kiricoples and Jared Shea

2nd Place: “The Iconic Duo” – Luke Gately and Julia Michaud

3rd Place: “G&B Power Sales” – Bailey Curtis and Grace Hart

2024

4th Annual Salvatore J. Stile (’92) Professional Sales Competition/Career Fair at Bentley University

Hosted by Bentley University

The 4^th Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on April 9, 2024. This was the largest Bentley Sales Competition to date with 60 student competitors conducting live, simulated sales conversations with volunteers from employers and Bentley alumni. This year’s sales competition also featured a Professional Sales Career Fair with over 20 companies on hand to recruit students for full-time positions and internships. Over 70 volunteers served as buyers, judges, and advisors during the event.

2024 Winners

Individual Awards

1st Place: Giulia Morgan

2nd Place: Andrew Marcus

3rd Place: Audrey Leonard

Honorable Mention (Round 1): Salma Rahmouni

Honorable Mention (Round 2): Gabriela Soto

Team Awards

1st Place team: Ariana Tahmilli and Megan Tucker

2nd Place Team: Sabrina Louro and Natalie Thom

3rd Place Team: Olivia Corshia and Adriana Marrone

2023

3rd Annual Salvatore J. Stile Professional Sales Competition

Hosted by Bentley University

The 3rd Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on April 2, 2023. Dozens of students, alumni, and corporate volunteers conducted simulated sales conversations in two rounds of role-play. Student competitors were tested for their ability to develop rapport, handle objections, conduct a discovery conversation, present a proposal, and close the sale.