AMA SALES WEEK
NOVEMBER 3RD-7TH, 2025
What is Sales Week?
Sales Week is a five-day series of events designed to help students build real-world sales skills and connect with industry professionals. Through competitions, panels, and exclusive networking opportunities, participants learn what it takes to succeed in sales roles across a wide range of industries.
Sales Week Schedule
Networking Dinner
Monday, November 3rd (5–7:30 PM)
📍SUB Ballroom C & D
Kick off Sales Week with an exclusive networking dinner featuring industry professionals from Ressler Motors and other local businesses. Students will build connections, explore career paths in sales, and gain insight into leadership within Bozeman’s growing business community.
WealthVest Perfect Pitch Competition
Tuesday, November 4th (5-6 PM)
📍Jake Jabs Hall 207
Students have just 90 seconds to make their best pitch to judges from WealthVest. Improve your presentation skills, gain professional feedback, and compete for top placement and bragging rights.
Retail Marketing Panel
Wednesday, November 5th (5-6 PM)
📍Jake Jabs Hall 111
Hear from marketing leaders across the retail landscape, including WestPaw, Round House, Forward Farms, and Engel & Völkers. Learn how different organizations approach brand strategy, product experience, and connecting with consumers in dynamic retail environments.
Ressler Motors In-Person Sales Competition
Thursday, November 6th (3-6:30 PM)
📍Jake Jabs Hall 430
Put your selling skills to the test in a live competition judged by sales professionals from Ressler Motors. Participants will deliver persuasive sales conversations and receive high-quality evaluation focused on real-world selling techniques.
Tour Rosauers
Friday, November 7th (10:30 AM-12 PM)
📍Meet in Jake Jabs Lobby
Go behind the scenes of Bozeman’s Rosauers location and learn how leadership drives customer experience, product layout, and operational excellence in retail. Lunch provided for attendees!
2025 Sales Week Winners
Perfect Pitch
1st Place
Erin Lawrence
2nd Place
Kaylee Wolfensberger
3rd Place
Izze Truax
These top performers impressed judges with clear communication, confidence, and strong personal branding—delivering standout 90-second pitches under pressure. Their polished delivery and professionalism set them apart, earning top honors in the Perfect Pitch Competition. The top two finishers also earned the opportunity to represent Montana State University at the AMA Regional Conference!
In-Person Sales
1st Place
Erin Lawrence
2nd Place
Calvin Schmidt
3rd Place
Hugo Rice
These top performers demonstrated exceptional persuasion, adaptability, and real-time problem-solving in a high-pressure sales scenario. Each competitor engaged their buyer with confidence and professionalism, delivering strong value propositions and closing techniques. The top two finishers also earned the opportunity to represent Montana State University at the AMA Regional Conference!