SALESMANSHIP CONTEST

HighPoint Calculation: Participation is required to win HighPoint and participation points are awarded.

Divisions/Teams:  Two divisions: Junior (ages 7-13) and Senior (ages 14-21).  Teams will consist of three (3) team members and will be self-selected.  All team members must be in the same age division.

Contest Rules: This competition allows teams to present and sharpen their skills and abilities to market Brangus by “selling” an animal to a moderator.  The contest is controlled by the moderator and evaluated by a panel of judges.  Each team will be assigned an animal and a sale scenario along with pedigree and performance information.  Teams will be given a ten (10) minute preparation time to review material and come up with the strategy before being allowed into the competition area where they will be allowed one (1) minute to evaluate the animal they are selling.  Teams will then be given a maximum of seven (7) minutes to “sell” their animal to the moderator.  Business cards, brochures, and promotional materials on their imaginary sales company are encouraged by all, but not mandatory.  Teams may provide their promotional material to and interact with only the moderator.  Teams may not approach, speak to, or interact otherwise with the panel of judges and any teams violating this rule will be disqualified.

2018 CHAMPION NJBS SALESMANSHIP TEAMS