This showdown is comprised of the top performing engineering sales professionals within the ID major at TAMU, making it perfect for (1) company exposure, (2) recruiting the best of the best engineering salesperson for jobs and internships, and (3) access to the biggest industrial distribution sales competition in the world.

We have over 200 students participating in the TIES Sales Showdown this semester and are capping the number of industry partners at 25. We would love to have you as one of those 25 companies! If you’re hiring even just a few salespeople in the next year or two, this is an event you can’t afford to miss!

This event brings together the strongest operations and supply chain thinkers from Texas A&M's Industrial Distribution program, offering an ideal platform for (1) showcasing your brand to standout talent, (2) identifying and recruiting top-tier candidates for operations, logistics, and supply chain roles or internships, and (3) engaging with one of the leading university-level challenges in real-world operations execution.

With more than 200 students expected to compete this semester through 50–60 initial teams, the SEED Operations Competition progresses from a fast-paced knowledge exam to in-depth case presentations and concludes with an intense, live warehouse simulation featuring dynamic disruptions. We'd be thrilled to welcome you as a sponsor, judge, or partner! If your team anticipates hiring even a handful of operations or distribution professionals over the coming year or two, this is one opportunity you won't want to pass up!