The Global Collegiate Sales Competition

Cultivating Tomorrow’s Cleaning Industry Leaders

The Global Collegiate Sales Competition is a groundbreaking initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of sales professionals in the cleaning industry. By connecting top sales students from leading universities with manufacturers and suppliers, the program provides:

Real-world experience through competitive challenges.
Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
A platform to showcase their skills and potential.

Sponsorship opportunities offer comprehensive brand visibility beyond the show floor, with brand incorporation throughout competition activities and exclusive access to resumes from top sales candidates.

This program transcends traditional competition—it's a strategic investment in building the future of the salespeople of our industry while empowering the brightest minds to lead the way forward.

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The Experience

Over two exhilarating days, ten elite collegiate teams—40 of the nation's most promising sales students—will immerse themselves in the cleaning industry through:

Dynamic Speed Selling Challenges that push creativity and persuasion to new heights

Authentic Role-Play Scenarios featuring actual products and services from today's market

Career-Defining Networking with industry pioneers and recruitment teams

The Journey

Day One: Qualifying Rounds

Teams compete in Speed Selling and Role Play scenarios using sponsor products and solutions. Sponsors provide real products for hands-on demonstrations, allowing students to showcase their adaptability and their sales methodologies. This gives brands more exposure, displaying their products and solutions to the entire attendee base.

Day Two: The Grand Finale

Finalists present at the Innovation Theater on the show floor before industry leaders and attendees. Sponsor representatives serve as judges, providing expert evaluation while gaining prime brand visibility during this high-profile showcase event.

This two-day format offers sponsors multiple touchpoints for brand integration, talent evaluation, and meaningful engagement with future sales professionals who will drive industry growth.

More Than a Competition

The GCSC represents our industry's commitment to:

Building a sustainable talent pipeline that ensures industry growth and evolution

Creating meaningful connections between established companies and emerging professionals

Attracting bright minds who will drive innovation for decades to come

Cultivating passionate advocates who understand the essential role of cleaning in public health

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Global Collegiate Sales Competition offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the industry. Your support empowers the next generation of sales leaders, enhances your brand’s visibility as a champion of education, connects you with top emerging talent, and fosters valuable relationships with industry leaders.

The competition generates extensive media coverage, with last year's event receiving national press attention beyond industry publications.

Multiple sponsorship levels accommodate various budgets and objectives, from presenting partnerships to supporting roles, each offering distinct brand integration benefits.

This strategic investment positions your organization at the forefront of talent development while delivering measurable exposure that extends far beyond the convention center.

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Thank you to our 2025 Competition Sponsors

We are proud to partner with industry leaders who share our vision for cultivating the next generation of sales professionals.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Winners

The 2025 Global Collegiate Sales Competition showcased incredible talent from students across the country. Here are the standout winners who demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication:

Role Play 1^st Place Winner

Emily Grimaldi

VA Tech

Role Play 2^nd Place Winner

Lucy Lyons

Ball State University

Role Play 3^rd Place Winner

Kelly Mollenauer

VA Tech

Speed Sell 1^st Place Winner

Kaylie Cerda

Texas A&M

Speed Sell 2^nd Place Winner

Ellie Swain

VA Tech

Speed Sell 3^rd Place Winner

Leah Im

UNLV

2025 Participating Universities

The Global Collegiate Sales Competition brings together students from leading universities, ensuring a diverse and talented pool of participants.

ISSA Show would like to extend our gratitude to Brian Collins and Mark Michalisin for their partnership with the ISSA Show staff and the collective commitment to make this competition a reality.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping the future of sales by sponsoring the Global Collegiate Sales Competition. Whether you’re a manufacturer, supplier, or industry leader, your support will make a difference in the lives of aspiring sales professionals.

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