Networking Dinner, Competitions Highlight American Marketing Associations Annual Sales Week
MSU’s award-winning chapter hosts a week of events generating real-world experiences
Bozeman, Mont. - Nov. 3, 2025 - The American Marketing Association (AMA) at Montana State is hosting its annual Sales Week from Nov. 3–7. The five-day event will offer opportunities to network with local businesses over dinner, attend a Retail Marketing Panel, compete in the Perfect Pitch and In-Person Sales Competitions, and conclude with a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the area’s largest grocery stores.
“Sales Week is a great opportunity for students who are interested in sales, but also for students in all majors to develop professionally through competitions, networking, and hearing other people share their experiences,” said Farrell Zulkarnain, a senior Marketing and Finance major and AMA’s Vice President of Fundraising.
Events for Sales Week include:
Networking Dinner: Monday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m., SUB Ballrooms
The Networking Dinner provides an excellent opportunity for students to connect with Bozeman-area marketing, sales, and graphic design professionals.
WealthVest Perfect Pitch Competition: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5-6 p.m., Jabs Hall 207
Students are given a scenario and have 90 seconds to pitch themselves for a position. The first place winner will have the opportunity to go to Temple University’s Regional AMA Conference.
Retail Marketing Panel: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-6 p.m. Jabs Hall 111
This panel features retail professionals from WestPaw, Round House, Forward Farms, and Engel & Völkers, followed by a Q&A and networking opportunities.
In-Person Sales Competition: Thursday, Nov. 6, 3-6 p.m., Jabs Hall 426
Participants are given a scenario in which they are working for a firm making a sales call to a prospective client. Each student has seven minutes to address the prospect’s concerts and confirm a follow-up appointment. The first place winner will have the opportunity to go to Temple University.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Roseaurs: Friday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Students will get a private tour of one of the biggest retailers in Bozeman as they tour the regional grocer to learn how shipping, stocking, and management come together while also marketing an entire in-store sub-brand department.
The American Marketing Association at Montana State is MSU’s student chapter of the AMA. We prepare students for their professional careers through empowering experiences that develop strong networks, personal growth, and ethical leadership with a community-oriented focus. Membership in the AMA at MSU is open to all students of any major. For more information about AMA at Montana State please visit www.amamontanastate.org
Montana State AMA Contacts:
Ella Kunze
VP of Communications, AMA
Dr. Eric Van Steenburg
Faculty Advisor, AMA