American Junior Simmental Association
Sales Talk
The Sales Talk competition uses a live setting complete with animal (excluding steers) or a photo (no larger than 8x10) and potential buyers. The purpose of this contest is to evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation and the contestant’s ability to merchandise cattle.

Time:
5-7 Minutes

Provided Materials:

  • None

Materials to Bring:
  • Registration Papers
  • Contestants may use any entry or photo (no larger than 8x10) of a SimGenetics animal as the subject of the Sales Talk


Contestants will be Judged on:

  • Knowledge of the animal they are selling (25 percent)
  • Ability to relate important information about the heifer/cow (organization and style – 25 percent
  • Poise and Delivery (25 percent),
  • Overall effectiveness in convincing the judge tobuy the animal (25 percent)
  • A contestant’s score will be reduced 10% if additional materials are presented to the judges other than those listed in the above rules.


Dress:
Business Casual