Professional Development
SIP Engagement Events
As active SIP members, students participate in a wide variety of professional development and skill-building activities. These activities range from pitch competitions, networking, sales role-play competitions, industry expert panels, conference events and SIP social events, as well as many other opportunities. These outside-the-classroom activities act as the key catalyst for students to implement their classroom learning and apply their knowledge.
Sales Competitions
Throughout the semester, our students are given ample opportunities to demonstrate their sales and communication skills through our internal sales competitions. For the competitions, our students are given prompts based on real-world scenarios. The prompt generally tasks students to conduct a sales role-play where they must uncover the needs of the customer and determine how to best pitch the product or service to the customer. Our students are judged based on their performance and given feedback from representatives from our industry partners.
Networking Nights
We are proud to have over a dozen industry partners that cover a wide range of industries. Throughout the academic year, our SIP students have numerous exclusive opportunities to network with representatives from our industry partners. These networking opportunities not only allow our students to learn more about sales in general, but they also give our students the chance to learn more about internships and full-time job opportunities with our industry partners.
Other Skills
Resume Workshops
LinkedIn Workshops
Networking Etiquette
“The J. Daniel and Nancy Garrison Sales Innovation Program has pushed me outside of my comfort zone through networking nights, competitions and hands-on experiences that strengthened both my sales skills and confidence. Through SIP, I have gained exposure to new industries while building meaningful connections along the way. I am incredibly grateful for how this program has changed the trajectory of my professional career and prepared me for success.”
CJ WilliamsJunior Financial Management MajorChatham, New Jersey
