Baylor ProSales: 4^th Place Team for Midwest-based Competition

Baylor’s ProSales was well represented at the 2024 University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition (UTISC) hosted by the University of Toledo and the 3M Corporation. This UTISC competition involved multiple rounds of sales role plays. The Baylor ProSales team included Tanner Moore (Junior division), Grace Simmons (Sophomore division), as well as student coaches Wilson Feezel, Clay Kellejian, Tyler Kelly, Jaden Mazzola, and Andrew Richards. The Baylor team was coached by Dr. Keith Richards and ProSales Assistant Director, Bree Meadows. Students from 36 universities participated in the role play competition.

Students competed in either the Junior or Sophomore division. Tanner Moore finished 2^nd overall in the Junior division while Grace Simmons finished 7^th overall in the Sophomore division. Their combined scores gave the Baylor ProSales team a 4^th place team out of 39 teams, representing 36 universities, across the rounds of role plays. Sharing the impact of this experience, Tanner notes, “The UTISC provided me with a new perspective on effective selling. Immersing myself in the case study made me feel like a product expert, allowing me to develop a genuine and conversational selling style. My favorite aspect of the competition was experiencing the support of a full team, driving me forward to successfully close sales calls!”

The team’s coach, Dr. Keith Richards, applauded the team, “As always, the University of Toledo puts on an amazing sales competition: top notch sponsors, great networking experiences, and tough competition! Both Baylor competitors, Tanner Moore and Grace Simmons, had a chance to demonstrate their excellent sales skills and bring home top-level finishes.”

Participating universities included Baylor University, Aurora University, Bowling Green State University, Capital University, Central Michigan University, Clemson University, Duquesne University, Eastern Kentucky University, Eastern Michigan University, Elon University, Florida State University, James Madison University, Kansas State University, Kent State University, Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T State University, Northwood University, Oregon State University, Purdue University, Robert Morris University, Saint Mary’s College, Southern New Hampshire University, Temple University, Tuskegee University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, University of Iowa, University of North Alabama, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Toledo, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Utah State University, West Virginia University, and Winona State University.

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