Sales Pitch Project
Come up with a product that solves a definite need. The need can range from something very
small scale (an automatic pet bowl) to something huge (cryogenic chambers for space travel).
You will be pitching your idea to the Chairperson of 106 Corporation, Mr. Wylie, and the rest of
the executive board (everyone else in class), who will be asking questions when you finish your
presentation. You must be prepared to answer some questions about your product before the
committee “green lights” it for production.
While presenting, you must:
1.) Show your product in an interesting way. Always remember, you’re trying to get this
approved.
-pictures can help
-catchy slogans can help
-most of all, show that this product is the best way to fulfill a need
2.) Know all the key details about your product:
-What is its purpose?
-Who will it be sold to?
-How much will it cost to make?
-What is the potential profit?
-What materials will you need to produce it?
-Is there any other product trying to fulfill this need?
=if so, how is your product better?
3.) End your presentation with a Q&A session, and come prepared to answer questions about
your product.
-remember that you are an important research scientist who came up with this product,
106 Corporation is excited to hear your proposal and will listen with respect
While not presenting, you must:
1.) Pay attention to the presentation so that you may come up with a THOUGHTFUL and
important question about the product. The presenter may be trying to sell a product, but you’re
trying to keep 106 Corporation successful while at the same time not embarrassing yourself in
front of the Chairperson.
2.) While the Chairperson is the one deciding to “green light” the product, your participation is
still vital. Executives who are not attentive and working for the team will not receive their yearly
salary increase (class participation points).
3.) Asking disrespectful or silly questions may get you fired from 106 Corporation, resulting in
the loss of any pay (participation points) gained in the product-testing process. Mr. Wylie is a
tough boss, don’t test him.