Online Session 3 – March 15, 2025
- Focus: Designing a solution based on analysis and feedback.
- Deliverables: Solution proposal with concrete numbers and examples of expected value.
- Teaching: Encourage iterative improvements through peer feedback and instructor guidance.
Online Session 4 – April 1, 2025
- Focus: Adjusting solutions and preparing for negotiations.
- Deliverables: Refined solution and negotiation strategy.
- Teaching: Include a mock negotiation exercise to prepare students for objections and pricing discussions.
Sales Event day – May 5, 2025
- Final presentations and negotiations with judges acting as customers.
- Feedback sessions for each team, including detailed performance analysis.
- Keynote speech: “What It’s Like to Work in Sales in a Commercial Organization.”
- Networking exercises and sponsor-led workshops on AI in sales.
- Teaching: Real-time coaching during presentations and negotiations. Provide a final debrief with actionable takeaways.
Teaching Enhancements:
- Feedback Integration: All submitted deliverables will receive detailed feedback.
- Video Documentation: Record all sessions and presentations for review and learning purposes.
- Real-World Case Application: Use specific product cases provided by sponsors to create realistic and engaging scenarios.
- AI Tools: Incorporate AI-driven analytics in the teaching process, offering students hands-on experience with advanced sales tools.
- Supportive Materials: Provide templates, checklists, and guides for each phase of the competition to ensure clarity and structure.