The Sports Selling competition presented by The New York Mets is a competition where students can showcase their sales skills through realistic role-playing scenarios involving sports-related products or services. This role-play utilizes a wants-based sales approach that focuses on identifying and fulfilling the desires and needs of the customer rather than just promoting the features and benefits of a product or service. This method emphasizes understanding the customer’s motivations, preferences, and emotional drivers to tailor the sales pitch and create a more personalized and compelling proposition. The competition provides valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals. Feedback helps students refine their techniques, making this competition a key experience for those aspiring to careers in sports management, sales, and marketing.
On-Site:
You must attend the information session on wants-based selling at the National Convention held by the New York Mets to be eligible to compete later in the day for role play. Please note that there are limited spaces available for competitors.
Recognition and Prizes:
Prizes are determined by the New York Mets and may vary from year to year!
Qualification form and independent training.
