Competitions and Events that Propel Students Forward
The center hosts a number of events that connect students and our corporate partners, challenge their sales skills, and celebrate their accomplishments. Students in the Certificate for Sales Excellence program also earn the opportunity to represent Nebraska at national and international sales competitions.
Center for Sales Excellence Golf Tournament
The tournament is held yearly in the Fall at a local golf course. Each semester, students enrolled in MRKT 357 practice and improve their sales skills by selling sponsorships and recruiting teams to play. These sponsorships help cover the costs of the tournament and support opportunities outside the classroom for students in the certificate program.
Networking Events
The center hosts regular networking events to connect our students and corporate partners.
View corporate PartnersNational and International Competitions
Sales students represent Nebraska in multiple national and international competitions, such as the International Collegiate Sales Competition and the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship.
View Past CompetitorsCertificate Celebratory Luncheon
This is it! The moment our students wait for -- when they receive their undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence. We celebrate their hard work and pursuit of sales excellence and honor our students who graduate that semester.
Teams Representing Nebraska in Sales Competitions
2024 Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
April 10-12, 2024
Cole Bieber
William Huntley
Madison Teschner
Mackenzie Wheatley
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
University of Kansas/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition
Lawrence, KS
March 24-25, 2023
Jackson Anderson
Rachel Blake
Madison Giacomo
Mike Walters
Robin Garewal (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition - Virtual
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 10-13, 2021
Carlyn Bretey
Anna Stuckwisch
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 6-9, 2019
Luke Hollman
Emma Eastman
Sean Lynch
Brook Sanchez
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
April 19-21, 2018
Nick Turner
Trevor Willenborg
Logan Lewis
Brett Jones
Naif Mazzawi
Thomas Crawford
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
University of Kansas/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition
Lawrence, KS
April 5-6, 2024
Karlie Erickson
Amani Mfinanga
Savanna Musich
Josh Schweizer
Robin Garewal (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 2-5, 2022
Valerie Bohuslavsky
Jarod Fox
Marcus Girolamo Gaspar
Bryson Wood
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
2021 Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship - Virtual
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
March 30 - April 1, 2021
Grace Weaver
Jenny Stickler
Jamie Jensen
Chandler Stone
Tavish Hesterman
Jayden Sheffield
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
April 10-12, 2019
Kyle Carlson
Justin Coffey
Adrian Peon Casanova
Austin Stavem
Noelle Turner
Kayleen Mourey
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 1-4, 2017
Drake Thomsen
Kyle Benesch
Kaytlin McCasey
Amber Kohmetscher
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 1-4, 2023
Sabrina Gates
Josh Schweizer
Amanda Smolsky
McKenzie Wager
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
University of Kansas/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition
Lawrence, KS
April 8-9, 2022
Valerie Bohuslavsky
Camden Roncka
Morgan Perez
Bryson Wood
Robin Garewal (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition - Virtual
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 11-14, 2020
Sean Gohman
TJ Hansen
Nicole Hawthorne
Kinzie Lukasiewicz
Mary Morton
Abby Nelson
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
William Patterson University Sales Competition
Wayne, NJ
November 13-17, 2018
Kyle Carlson
Blake Runnalls (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 2-6, 2016
Cory (CJ) Adamson
Callahan Eckardt
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
2023 Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
April 12-14, 2023
Caroline Marshall
Ethan Nemec
Drew Shafer
Collin Summers
McKenzie Wager
Mercedes Zimmerman
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
2022 Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship - Virtual
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
March 23 - 25, 2022
Jennifer Johnson
Jordan Kuhn
Jayden Long
Taryn Mayfield
Anna Stuckwisch
Collin Summers
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
Challenger Sales Institute (CSI) Regional Competition
Oklahoma City, OK
March 5-7, 2020
Alyson Lenz
Jordan Rehagen
Joe Arkfeld
Noah Hoefer
Nick Koslaphirum
Gunnar Millot
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
International Collegiate Sales Competition
Florida State University | Orlando, FL
November 7-10, 2018
Emma Tuttle
Brody Cleveland
Liz Uebele
Justin Clark
Chad Mardesen (faculty)
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SALES EXCELLENCE
Learn how to sell yourself to anyone, pitch your ideas and influence others. The coursework enables you to be more productive and influential, no matter what career path you choose. You will hone the skills employers seek, such as the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions and influence others. With the certificate in professional selling on your résumé indicates you’re a strong candidate for jobs and helps you sell yourself when applying for jobs or starting a business as an entrepreneur.