5th Annual Salvatore J. Stile (’92)
Professional Sales Competition/Career Fair at Bentley University

Hosted by Bentley University

The 5th Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on March 21, 2025. This was the largest and most successful Bentley Sales Competition to date with 60 student competitors conducting live, simulated sales conversations with volunteers from employers and Bentley alumni. This year’s sales competition also featured a Professional Sales Career Fair with over 20 companies on hand to recruit students for full-time positions and internships. Over 70 volunteers served as buyers, judges, and advisors during the event.

Student competitors conducted two rounds of simulated sales discovery meetings with volunteers playing the role of “buyer.” Employers, alumni, and volunteers were genuinely impressed with the level of preparation, poise, and professionalism demonstrated by our students. It was a great day overall!

2025 Winners

Individual Awards

The cash prizes for this year’s event have been expanded!

1st Place: Jared Shea
2nd Place: Julia Michaud
3rd Place: Megan Frattaroli
4th Place: Matthew Kue
Honorable Mention (Round 1): Grace Hart
Honorable Mention (Round 2): Alec Hawley

Team Awards

1st Place: “Seal the Deal” – Amber Kiricoples and Jared Shea
2nd Place: “The Iconic Duo” – Luke Gately and Julia Michaud
3rd Place: “G&B Power Sales” – Bailey Curtis and Grace Hart

CORPORATE SPONSORS AND ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the Volunteers

Special thanks to the corporate partners and the alumni volunteers who joined us for this year's sales competition. We could not have run a successful event without their gift of time and talent! Volunteers served as role-play partners and judges during the simulated sales conversations.

2025 Professional Sales Career Fair Sponsors

ALKU	Oracle
Applause	Roessel Joy
Barton Associates	Siegfried Group
Curate Partners	SkyeBurst Wealth Management
Education First	Tom James Company
Fusion Connect	Triumvirate Environmental
Kraft Sports	Welch's
Medicus Healthcare Solutions	Wollaston Real Estate
MeltWater Group	Workday

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Selling Points

Salvatore "Sal" Stile '92, a Bentley University alumnus and successful entrepreneur, donated $100,000 to launch an annual sales competition at his alma mater, aiming to elevate it as a premier destination for sales professionals. Despite shifting online due to the pandemic, the competition attracted nearly 25 students who participated in a rigorous three-round contest mirroring real-world sales scenarios: Lead Qualification, Discovery, and Closing. This innovative format provided participants with diverse feedback from judges across industries, fostering a learning environment emphasizing adaptability and continuous improvement.

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Closing the Deal

At the Salvatore J. Stile Professional Sales Competition, students like George Tzimourtos, Paige Alexander, and Amelia Blum refined crucial sales techniques like relationship-building and problem-solving across careers. This year's inaugural in-person event added the challenge of interpreting body language and performing under judges' scrutiny, enriching participants' learning experience. The competition showcased the versatility of sales skills as students navigated simulated transactions to connect with clients and close deals effectively.

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Event History

The Bentley University Sales Competition was launched in 2021 through a generous donation by Salvatore J. Stile (Bentley University, Class of 1992). The sales competition spotlights the professionalism, resilience, and coachability of the Univeristy's outstanding undergraduate students. The competition is open to all undergraduate students at Bentley University regardless of Major or class standing.

2024

4th Annual Salvatore J. Stile (’92) Professional Sales Competition/Career Fair at Bentley University

Hosted by Bentley University

The 4^th Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on April 9, 2024. This was the largest Bentley Sales Competition to date with 60 student competitors conducting live, simulated sales conversations with volunteers from employers and Bentley alumni. This year’s sales competition also featured a Professional Sales Career Fair with over 20 companies on hand to recruit students for full-time positions and internships. Over 70 volunteers served as buyers, judges, and advisors during the event.

2024 Winners

Individual Awards

1st Place: Giulia Morgan

2nd Place: Andrew Marcus

3rd Place: Audrey Leonard

Honorable Mention (Round 1): Salma Rahmouni

Honorable Mention (Round 2): Gabriela Soto

Team Awards

1st Place team: Ariana Tahmilli and Megan Tucker

2nd Place Team: Sabrina Louro and Natalie Thom

3rd Place Team: Olivia Corshia and Adriana Marrone

2023

3rd Annual Salvatore J. Stile Professional Sales Competition

Hosted by Bentley University

The 3rd Annual Bentley Professional Sales Competition was held on April 2, 2023. Dozens of students, alumni, and corporate volunteers conducted simulated sales conversations in two rounds of role-play. Student competitors were tested for their ability to develop rapport, handle objections, conduct a discovery conversation, present a proposal, and close the sale.