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The Global Collegiate Sales Competition


Cultivating Tomorrow’s Cleaning Industry Leaders

Introducing the First-Ever Global Collegiate Sales Competition at the ISSA Show North America. We are proud to present an innovative addition to our 2025 event: The Global Collegiate Sales Competition (GCSC). This groundbreaking program connects leading cleaning industry companies with exceptional sales talent from a handful of universities across the United States.

The Experience

Over two exhilarating days, ten elite collegiate teams—40 of the nation's most promising sales students—will immerse themselves in the cleaning industry through:

  • Dynamic Speed Selling Challenges that push creativity and persuasion to new heights

  • Authentic Role-Play Scenarios featuring actual products and services from today's market

  • Career-Defining Networking with industry pioneers and recruitment teams

The Journey

Day One: Where Potential Ignites

The competition begins with teams in the qualifying rounds testing their adaptability and sales instincts. Students must masterfully navigate speed selling scenarios, demonstrating remarkable understanding of cleaning solutions they've only just encountered. Every interaction reveals the raw talent that will soon transform our industry.

Day Two: The Grand Finale

Experience the culmination of preparation, passion, and perseverance on Thursday, November 13, when finalists take center stage at the Innovation Theater. These rising stars will deliver compelling sales presentations before industry leaders and a captive audience. This isn't just a competition -- it's the moment careers launch and industry connections form that will last decades.

More Than a Competition

The GCSC represents our industry's commitment to:

Building a sustainable talent pipeline that ensures industry growth and evolution 
Creating meaningful connections between established companies and emerging professionals
Attracting bright minds who will drive innovation for decades to come 
Cultivating passionate advocates who understand the essential role of cleaning in public health 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your brand at the forefront of industry talent development with our tailored sponsorship packages.

Ready to Secure Your Sponsorship?
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to position your company as a leader in developing the next generation of cleaning industry professionals.

CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM to learn how you can sponsor and support the inaugural Global Collegiate Sales Competition at ISSA Show North America 2025.