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Insight Global SalesInvitational
Moving to fall 2027. New dates to come.
Update
The Sales Invitational is moving to fall 2027.
After receiving helpful feedback around the event dates, we’ve made the decision to postpone the event. We’re excited to host students in fall 2027 and will post the new dates and reopen applications once they’re set!
Already applied? Thank you for raising your hand. Our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly with next steps.
Ever thought about a career in sales?
The Insight Global Sales Invitational is a two-day experience in Atlanta designed to help you build confidence, develop sales skills that translate to any career, and get excited about your future. The event centers on a competition based on how we actually sell — you’ll act as an Insight Global account manager, and we’ll be the client. That said, this is much more than a competition.
Connect
- Meet other focused, ambitious students
- Network with Insight Global leadership
Learn
- Sales classes taught by our top sales leaders
- Interactive workshops on personal growth
Grow
- Research our case study
- Compete to test yourself
- Get real-time, intentional feedback and advice
Before the 150 competitors arrive, Insight Global University will host a virtual call to show you how we sell, explain what it will take to win, and walk you through the event.
Who it’s for
Sales experience optional. Courage required.
- College juniors and seniors
- Any major
- US and Canada
This isn’t about having sales experience. It’s about potential. We’re looking for students who are hungry to learn, eager to compete, unafraid to take on challenges, and excited about the future. If you’re bold enough to step outside your comfort zone and ambitious enough to bet on yourself, you’ll fit right in.
How the competition works
Three rounds. Real client scenarios.
Every round is a live role-play scored by Insight Global sales leaders. All 150 compete in the first two rounds. The top five advance to the final.
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Round 1
The introduction
Step in as an Insight Global account manager for a 10-minute simulated first meeting with a client. Find out what they need, earn the next meeting, and get feedback on how you did.
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Round 2
The consulting conversation
Meet a senior leader at the same client. Dig into the project and show how Insight Global could deliver beyond the hiring need. Earn a meeting with their executive team.
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Final · Top 5
The AI conversation
The five strongest competitors pitch an AI solution live to Insight Global CEO Bert Bean. Winners are chosen and checks are presented on site!
No industry experience? No problem. Before you arrive, our training team will run a virtual prep session, and we’ll share the case study and all supporting resources in advance, so you show up confident and ready to compete.
Prizes
The top three go home with a check.
Prizes are subject to the Official Rules.
More than a competition
An experience worth more than the prize.
Interactive sales training
Access to the same trainings that power our sales force.
Time with leaders
Sessions with senior account executives, regional leaders, and VPs who’ve built careers in sales.
Real feedback
Coaching on every round so you know what you did well and how to improve.
It’s on us
Flights and hotel are covered for everyone who competes in Atlanta.
Who’ll be there
Bert BeanCEO
Katie HillaryVice President, Strategic Accounts
Eli DosterChief Talent Officer
Brett AlterVice President of Talent Acquisition
Jade GilleyManaging Director, Strategic Accounts
Adam ReeseDirector of Campus Relations
David EvansManaging Director, Talent Acquisition
Brooklyn RamseyManager of Talent Acquisition, Canada
Greg MurrayVice President, Emerging Markets
Jeremy KrickelExecutive Vice President, Talent Development
Laura DowneyDirector, Strategic Accounts
Adam KleinerVice President, Sales
TJ CarrManaging Director, Commercial Enablement
About Insight Global
Talent, consulting, and AI.
Insight Global has spent 25+ years helping companies find the people they need across 50+ countries. Today we also help them put AI to work through IG Labs, our agentic AI team. More than 40% of the new consulting work that comes to us is AI-related.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need sales experience?
Who is eligible to apply?
- At least 18 years old;
- Legal residents of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, or a legal resident of Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), and have valid U.S. Social Security Numbers or Canadian Social Insurance Numbers for prize tax reporting purposes;
- Able to obtain any required travel documentation (including, for Canadian citizens, a valid eTA if traveling by air); and
- Are currently enrolled (full-time or part-time) in an accredited college or university, and in good standing with the school throughout the competition.
What does it cost?
What happens to my application?
Can I still apply?
I work at a career center or teach. How can I share this with students?
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C. and Canada (excl. Quebec), 18+ or age of majority, enrolled as undergraduate juniors or seniors at an accredited college or university. Entry period: Oct. 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EST – Nov. 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. One entry per person. Prizes (USD): $30,000, $20,000, $10,000. Up to 150 semi-finalists receive travel and accommodation (ARV $1,100 USD; restrictions apply). Winners selected by judged skill; odds depend on the number and quality of entries. No regional allocation. Winners subject to eligibility verification and background check. Full Official Rules: https://insightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/si27-sales-invitational-official-rules-final.pdf.