2026 Sales Competition
WHO?
All current and prospective Utah State University Statewide and Online Education students are invited to participate.
WHAT?
Professional business coaching and sales competition.
Students will work with leading professionals from CED to learn the sales process and create a presentation.
WHEN?
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Info / Coaching Session
USU Eastern Central Instruction Building 101
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Competition
USU Eastern Central Instruction Building 101
Calling all Aggies!
You are invited to join us for the Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) Sales Competition!
Students will participate in role-play exercises with CED judges using assigned business cases. Points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Overcoming objections
- Asking good questions
- Securing a follow-up meeting
BEST PRESENTATIONS WILL WIN PRIZES!
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Get Skilled Coaching
Join us on September 10 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm to discover how to build genuine connections and open doors in the business world without being manipulative, pushy, or dishonest.
Location:
USU Eastern Jennifer Leavitt Student Center Alumni Room
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Network with Professionals
This is a great chance to network with professionals from CED, a company with nearly 800 locations across the country (including more than 15 in Utah).
While there is no pressure to be recruited, internship and career training opportunities are open to those interested.
For questions contact:
Doug Miller, doug.miller@usu.edu or
Cort Probst, cort.probst@usu.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will there be virtual options for the event?
Q: Where do I find the rubric and case?
Q: When will I know my time slot?
Kaitlyn kaitlyn.davis@ced.com
Cort cort.probst@usu.edu
Q: Who is CED?
Agenda
Tuesday, September 15th, Competition Day
- 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Role Plays every 20 minutes (4:30, 4:00, 5:10, etc.)
- Virtual options are also available.
- 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Award Ceremony
More questions?
Contact:
Kaitlyn kaitlyn.davis@ced.com
Bryson bryson@royalpriceutah.com
Cort cort.probst@usu.edu
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