Fastenal Sales Challenge

Take advantage of this opportunity to compete, represent the University of Utah, and win up to $3,000! The Fastenal Sales Challenge, hosted by Fastenal and Business Career Success, allows you to use what you’ve learned in the classroom and gain practical work experience.

  • Expert coaching. Get personalized feedback from local sales leaders to boost your sales skills.
  • Real-world experience. Tackle diverse sales scenarios that mirror real-life challenges.
  • National competition. Advance to compete against top students from schools nationwide.

Want to learn more? Reach out to your Business Career Coach and join us at our kick-off event on Monday, Sept. 23.

student participating in sales challenge

A unique three round sales challenge.

Round 1

Elevator Pitch & Networking Event

Oct. 3, 2024
Noon – 2 p.m.
Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building Lobby

Individual University of Utah students compete in an on-campus elevator pitch and networking event.

Round 2

Discovery Call

Oct. 21-24, 2024

The top two students from round one will compete against students from other universities across the nation in a discovery call virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Round 3

Proposal Delivery and Awards Ceremony

Nov. 12-15, 2024

The top student from round 2 in our region will present their proposal to judges visa Microsoft Teams. Winners announced on Nov. 15!

Kick Off Event

Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
5-6 p.m. MST
Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building,  Room 2345

Download challenge flyer.

Prizes

All University of Utah undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate.

  • $2,000 for the 1st place student
    $1,000 for the 1st place sales program
  • $1,000 for the 2nd place student
    $750 for the 2nd place sales program
  • $750 for the 3rd place student
    $500 for the 3rd place sales program
Fastenal

At Fastenal, we serve our customers in diverse ways—as expert supply chain consultants, logistics specialists, inventory solutions providers, and trusted distributors of a wide range of industrial, construction, and safety products. What ties all these services together is our commitment to having great people who take care of our customers.

In 2023, our Fortune 500 company was recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and we proudly surpassed $1 billion in international sales. Learn more at fastenal.com.