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The Professional Sales career community is focused on the fundamental, specialized and complex skills and techniques needed to successfully manage an organization’s sales objectives to their customers and clients. This community will provide students exposure to various sales functional areas such as sports and entertainment, technology, medical services, Biotechnology, products and services, financial services and much more. The Professional Sales community will provide opportunities for students to learn from and interact with local and national companies from various industries to navigate a successful career path in these disciplines.
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By Paul Stanish
Paul StanishSenior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
On March 21, 2025, Bentley University hosted the 5th Annual Sales Competition & Career Fair at the LaCava Center, bringing together talented students eager to showcase their sales skills in a realistic, high-stakes role-play scenario. This event was not just about competition, it was about networking, hands-on learning, and connecting with employers looking to hire Bentley sales students.
Why This Competition Exists:
Professor Pouli, the mastermind behind this event, shared:
A term that is gaining popularity in the workforce is “business-forward” attire. You may be wondering, what in the world does that mean? Thankfully, the term is not as complicated as it sounds.
According to Google, business-forward attire generally means a professional and polished look, often leaning towards business professional or smart casual, depending on the workplace, but with a focus on looking modern and stylish while maintaining a professional image.