Love School of Business students earned a bronze finish and multiple individual awards at a technology sales competition.
Students from the Chandler Family Professional Sales Center at the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business competed this spring at the Middle Tennessee State University National Technology Sales Competition, gaining experience in real-world sales scenarios.
The three-day competition challenged students to navigate realistic sales scenarios, from networking with potential employers to role-play exercises that reflect the stages of technology sales.
Competition highlights include:
- Bronze (3rd place) overall team finish
- 2nd place in role-play competition
- Tyler Mastrangelo 鈥28, Teamwork Award and Top Technology Student
- Max Houck 鈥27, Teamwork Award
鈥淭he competition confirmed that sales is what I want to pursue,鈥 said Max Houck 鈥27, a marketing major from Crofton, Md. 鈥淓very conversation felt like it was advancing my career, and I鈥檝e already made connections that led to interviews and networking opportunities.鈥
Outside of the competition, students also made time for team bonding, including a visit to a local axe-throwing venue and rage room.
Students representing 黑料不打烊 included Gabriella Scales 鈥27, Ashlee Brehio 鈥26, Tyler Mastrangelo 鈥28 and Max Houck 鈥27.
The team was coached by Chris Nelson, associate professor of marketing and director of the Chandler Family Professional Sales Center, and Ann Fritchman, executive in residence, with additional support from alumni Dave Goltz and Gabi Drumm-Schwartz.