Partners

Pi Sigma Epsilon welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations alike. Click on the following PSE partners to see more info about them. For current job opportunities with our corporate partners be sure to visit PSE Online to see our Career Connections.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been named a "Top 10 Internship" in America's Top Internships by the Princeton Review five consecutive times since 1996 and named America's 2000 Top Sales Force co-winner (with Cisco Systems) by Sales & Marketing Management Magazine. Their world-renowned Internship Program provides outstanding career opportunity to college students who want to "test drive" a career in sales. Financial Representative positions are also available. These Reps provide expert guidance and innovative solutions to clients to develop a customized plan that meets long-term financial goals. The position is an opportunity to build your own business while providing financial security for your clients (both businesses and families). If you’re looking for a career or internship where you can make an impact, have independence and flexibility, and work in a highly-productive, fast-paced, values-driven environment, let us know!

Here is what Creighton Kovacs, Epsilon Delta President has to say about his internship at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. "My experience with NMFN can be summed up in a quote they will tell you when you first start working with them..."You Will Be In Business For Yourself...Not By Yourself". I have received more guidance and experience through the brief time I have been with them than I have in all of my other jobs combined. I have the opportunity to work with great people, achieve an unlimited amount of success and truly help people. I don't believe that any other job in the world is as rewarding or as personal as a career with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network".

Contact: Annette Fischer
annettefischer@northwesternmutual.com

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THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY

The Standard For 100 years, The Standard has helped give people financial security and the confidence to pursue their dreams. With nearly 3,400 employees The Standard is one of the nation’s most highly regarded providers of group benefits insurance, retirement plans, investment advice, and individual disability insurance and annuities (http://www.standard.com ).
Working for The Standard isn't like working anywhere else. We've built our business around the idea of being Positively Different. But it's more than just our tagline. It's how we conduct ourselves, with our people and our customers. It's everything from a hand-delivered check to a customer, to ongoing involvement in our community. It's treating everyone with respect and genuineness. And we pride ourselves in bringing together the type of people who embrace these values and want to help make a difference – a positive one. Our first group insurance policy, written in 1951 and still in force today, stands as a testament to our commitment to building long-term relationships.

Each year we look for an elite group of sales professionals to join our stellar sales training program. As a participant you will leverage our outstanding classroom and field based training, on-going mentoring, a team-centered culture, and our commitment to your success. Throughout the program you receive very competitive pay and the excellent benefits you would expect from a Fortune 500 industry leader. Simply stated, there is no better opportunity to launch your sales career than The Standard. Join us, and discover our fresh, honest approach to relationships, and our commitment to the communities we serve.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website at www.standard.com and contact: Brenda Smith, Senior Staffing Partner, bsmith5@standard.com

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise is the largest car rental company in North America. We are a $6 billion company with 600,000 vehicles in our rental and leasing fleet, more than 50,000 employees and over 4,800 locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Since our origin in 1957, our employees have always been empowered to make decisions that greatly effect their work and their career. It is this philosophy along with an unyielding dedication to the customer that has made Enterprise a true American success story and a truly unique place to work. Everyday isn't so much like a workday as it is an MBA crash course. At Enterprise, you'll gain valuable and highly marketable skills in every aspect of business management from sales and marketing and developing a staff to customer service and accounting. Yet, we're not all business all the time. Enterprise is also a tight knit culture, where great people really enjoy each other's company both in and outside of work.

Management Trainee and Internship Opportunities

Regardless of college major or professional experience, nearly 100% of our employees start out in our Management Training Program. This allows everyone to learn our business from the ground up and understand how they have a significant financial interest in seeing it succeed. As you progress, increasingly more opportunities will become available to you. You can choose, as most people do, to continue your rewarding ascent on our managerial track or you can explore one of the many exciting options outside of car rental. Areas include Fleet Services, Human Resources, Car Sales, Accounting, Marketing and more.

We offer college students entering their junior and senior year paid internships. You'll benefit from our hands-on approach that teaches you highly marketable skills pertaining to every aspect of running a business.

To learn more and apply on line, please go to: www.enterprise.com/careers

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Geico

The GEICO Auto Insurance Program offers PSE members quality car insurance with complete 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service. As a PSE member, you may also qualify for a Member Discount, in addition to GEICO's already low rates. The discount is available in most states. Call GEICO today for a free rate quote at 1-800-368-2734. Or Click here for a free rate quote.

We're More Than Insurance

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fortune 500, financial-services organization that offers comprehensive financial strategies, personal customer services and world-class financial products. Nearly 3 million members turn to us for professional guidance and innovative solutions to help meet their financial goals.

We provide financial expertise and excellent products and services, including insurance, annuities, investments, and customized financial analysis. Our commitment to serving Lutherans, their families and their communities sets us apart. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a progressive, competitive financial services organization that is committed to staying on the leading edge. Thrivent Financial associates and employees are some of the most talented and dedicated people in the financial services industry.

We continue to build our team of competent, caring and committed professionals by offering unprecedented career opportunities. Thrivent Financial is a great place to begin or advance your career. With benefits and compensation plans that compete with the best in the industry, as well as many development and advancement opportunities, Thrivent Financial provides an extraordinary environment for your success.

Find your niche as a Thrivent Financial associate in a rewarding sales career, serving our members. Financial associates reach out to members in all 50 states. Or, consider employment in one of our corporate offices, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Appleton, Wisconsin.

Experience a career with the opportunity for growth, success and fulfillment. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Experience the difference!

Contact:
Mary Vandehey, University Relations, at 1-920-628-3102 or mary.vandehey@thrivent.com
Rob Roehrborn, Recruiting Consultant, at 920-628-3530 or rob.roehrborn@thrivent.com
Or visit our website at www.thrivent.com

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3M Corporation

3M is a diverse, worldwide operation with a broad range of innovative, high quality products and services with a presence in more than 60 countries. The Marketing, Communications and Sales organizations of 3M are united through their commitment to one common purpose: to know and exceed customer expectations. Ultimately, what Marketing, Communications and Sales accomplish is an increase in 3M’s total market share worldwide and sustainable, profitable growth. Current opportunities exist in Industrial and Consumer Markets; Healthcare Markets; and Transportation, Safety and Chemical Markets. The Sales Representative will provide territory coverage and professional sales consultation to major 3M customers across the U.S. Candidates must be able to travel and relocate without restrictions.

Contact: Pam Brokaw, College Relations Coordinator
3M Center 224-1W-02, St. Paul, MN 55144 / (800) 448-2461
To learn more about 3M please go to: www.mmm.com

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Apex Systems, Inc.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Apex Systems is a rapidly growing business services company that places temporary and permanent professionals into other organizations. Specializing in technical placements, Apex Systems was listed by Inc Magazine as one of the 500 the fastest growing private companies in America.

Since it’s formation in 1995, Apex has continued its aggressive growth and gained market share over its competitors. We are an expanding mid - sized company with significant opportunities for advancement.

For more information on Apex Systems visit www.apexcareers.com

Send resumes to Scott Coston: scoston@apexsystemsinc.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for competitive, self-motivated individuals who have the drive to succeed and contribute to our next level of growth. We are not looking for experienced recruiters, or technical gurus. Technical knowledge is not an up front requirement. This is a great entry/mid-level position for someone eager to develop a long-term career in sales and rapidly advance to management positions.

What better way to learn how to sell staffing solutions than to actually learn the ropes hands-on by recruiting first? A recruiter is responsible for placing qualified candidates with top companies throughout the Nation. We provide thorough training and teach recruiters how to:

• Utilize established, proven recruiting resources to attract qualified professionals interested in contract and contract-to-hire employment as well as given the opportunity to develop your own creative recruiting methods


• Screen candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions
  Conduct skills testing, office interviews, reference checks and background investigations
  Present job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiating contract terms
  
• Prepare candidates for the client interview process
  
• Build professional relationships with contract employees through lunch meetings and on site visits
  
• Network for new business opportunities and referrals.

Additionally we train and teach you the skills necessary to prepare you for your next role. Specifically:

• Management and leadership skills
  
• Relationship building
  
• How to develop and mentor others
  
• Negotiation skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A successful applicant must:
  
• Have a Bachelors degree
  
• Be a self starter
  
• Have a strong competitive drive to be the best
  
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude with energy and enthusiasm

BENEFITS:

We offer great benefits such as:

• Competitive Base Salary with Bonuses and Commission opportunities
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Apex pays premiums at 100%)
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid (after one year of service)
• Team Building Events

Our environment is fast-paced and recruiters work in an open area called ‘the pit’ where they work together as a team to get positions filled for our clients. This creates such a strong culture that 87% of our employees surveyed say they are committed to make Apex a long-term career. Opportunities for advancement are solely based on performance, so working hard can move you up the corporate ladder quickly as we grow into one of the Nation’s top technical staffing firms.

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MACH 1 GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.

The Company

Would a sales career with the fastest growing company in an action packed industry be of interest to you? Mach1 Global Services provides our sales professionals with the unique opportunity to receive top level sales skill training and maximize earnings potential. The Mach1 sales team represents the best of the best in transportation sales. You can join a team of highly trained professionals who have earned the reputation of thinking "outside the box" to customize transportation solutions that fit their customer's specific needs. The Mach1 sales team receives the support that is critical to their success:

* An operations team committed to meeting and exceeding your customer's expectations.
* 24 Hour personalized service and support for your clients
* For more than a decade, Mach1 has posted one of the highest on-time performance in the freight Industry....consistently over 98%
* Technological capabilities that are continually enhanced to meet your
clients requirements
* Built on a foundation of quality assurance, Mach1 continues to enhance this commitment daily for you and your customer.

Founded in 1988 and Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, Mach1 Global Services has posted year over year revenue growth for the past decade and is xperiencing record breaking growth. Mach1 has no long-term debt and is positioned for future success.

Tools

You will receive :
* On-going sales skill development
* Laptop with state of the art Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
* Car Allowance, * Cell Allowance
* Expense Account
* Unmatched Corporate Support for Major Account Development
* Customer Premiums

Opportunity

Mach1 can't be beaten for career growth and earnings potential. There are sales opportunities at the majority of Mach1's domestic U.S. locations which include San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, El Paso, Laredo, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburg and Raleigh Durham. 2005 expansion possibilities include Houston, Atlanta and Miami.

Compensation

* Competitive Salary
* The strongest incentive plans in transportation sales
* Pension Plan, * Paid Vacation
* Health Insurance Plan
* Great sales contests with paid trips and cash awards

Conclusion

Yes, Mach1 Global Services offers a great opportunity for talented sales professionals. Mach1 is a true sales organization where everyone in the company sells and supports the sales team. If you are interested in a lucrative sales career with a proven industry leader, you will love Mach1. Do you want to know more? Visit Mach1 at mach1air.com, email Mike Entzminger at mentzminger@mach1global.com. We would like to hear from you.

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University Tees

Company Description:

University Tees is a full service promotions company,supplying our customers with screen-printed, embroidered, and promotional products. We are able to produce any product you are looking for, and deliver it at the lowest price possible. Special discounts are available to all current chapters, alumni, and corporate partners.

Product Line-Up:

Screen-Printing & Embroidery:
We can imprint your logo on any item, including T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve Tees, Caps, Bags and more:

Promotional Products:

First we will help you find the best promotional item for your event, then design and imprint your item for a successful promotion.

The PSE Project:

The University Tees campus project is a perfect fit for your PSE Chapter. All student organizations on every campus, including professional, greek, and social organizations need custom made products every year. University Tees is the solution to providing those groups with the items they need.

PSE Chapters will do an analysis of the current market, develop a marketing plan, then execute the plan consistently throughout the course of the school year. Members will gain experience in all aspects of business, including research, planning, development and sales. By deciding to start the project, your chapter will receive 20% off all items made for your organization. In addition to a discount on your clothing, any sale that is made on your campus will earn your chapter a 15% commission. Student organizations will order these items every single year, so partner with University Tees to save and earn money for your chapter.

You will earn 500 CEI points for beginning the project, and earn anywhere from 500 to 2000 additional points based on your success.

www.UniversityTees.com
Screen-Printing, Embroidery, Promotional Products

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WHAT IS THE STAR ADVANTAGE?

The Star Advantage is a promotional discount card system that brings together Retailers, Consumers, and Non-Profit Organizations in a way that benefits all three. Retailers join the Star Advantage Team and promote their Business on the internet, create customer loyalty and gain new customers. Every Retailer or Member that signs up gets a Web Page Ad on The Star Advantage Web Site. Consumers purchase the card and get advertised discounts and unlimited use of the card for one year. Non-profit organizations that sell the cards receive generous contributions for each sale.

WHY SELL THE PROGRAM?

As a PSE member, every sale to a business or card sale results in a substantial commission to your local fraternity. It’s easy to sell. It’s fun to sell.

CONTACT

Web: www.thestaradvantage.net.
Phone: 888-8StarCard (878-2722)
Email: PSE@thestaradvantage.net

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What is Flix55.com?

Flix55.com is a video sharing site and TV Show seeking to differentiate itself from the pack of video-related sites found throughout the internet. Flix55 is a subsidiary of WLNY TV55 based out of Melville, NY. It reaches around 24 million people in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut area and is viewed by 5 million people each night. Flix55.com is taking advantage of this unique relationship to enter territory not yet touched by other video sites, which is creating a TV show centered around user generated videos uploaded to Flix55. The show will air weekly on TV55 and nationally, once syndication is secured. It will feature videos solely from Flix55.com, created by our users, for our users. This allows our talented content creators to get exposure through both the internet and the more traditional medium, television. Additionally, Flix55.com is offering cash and prizes to users of our site. The most popular videos with high ratings submitted by users will win cash and prizes. “I don’t create my own videos, so does that mean I can’t win prizes?” Not at all. By uploading and watching videos, non content-producing users accumulate “Flix55.com points” by simply watching and uploading videos. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the highest point earners at the end of every month.

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Burns Entertainment

Burns Entertainment has been the industry leader for 37 years, linking entertainment and sports celebrities and properties with corporations, agencies, not-for-profits, colleges and associations. We serve as a partner leveraging experience and industry savvy to negotiate and execute deals in the entertainment and sports space. Burns provides counsel and insight on how best to utilize entertainment or sports celebrities and properties to the advantage of our clients.

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Valpak

Valpak, with a network of more than 200 Franchises and Company Owned operations in the United States and Canada pioneered the local cooperative direct mail industry 40 years ago. Today, they print and mail over 21 billion coupons to more than 500 million households annually. The company is an indirect subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, one of the largest media companies in America. The Princeton Review cited Valpak as one of the Best Entry Level Jobs for 2008. A new $227 million manufacturing facility was recently completed in St. Petersburg, FL and the company will be expanding and hiring 700 Sales Reps in the upcoming year.

Franchise owners and their sales staff make sales calls on local business owners, offering them proven direct mail advertising system. Valpak provides a full-range of direct mail marketing services, from ad concept to graphic design, top quality printing and distribution services. The company’s outstanding customer service begins with the Valpak® sales force, which has been named one of the nation’s top sales forces by Sales & Marketing Management.

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Southworth

If you think that Southworth is a paper company. You’d be right. But we’re much more than that. We’re the leading consumer retail brand offering indispensable solutions for business and personal communications. For professionals, Southworth’s high quality specialty papers provide essential usage choices and business panache. For personal use, our resumes and stationery allow individuals to express their unique style. No other brand offers as wide a selection as we do, nor is any other brand as readily available.

The leading brand of resume paper
Southworth is the #1 resume paper resource, providing distinctive colors, textures, and cotton quality. Matching folders, envelopes, and other accessories lend job seekers sophistication across the board. Be prepared at your next interview. Bring resumes printed on Southworth watermarked paper. www.Southworth.com

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College Loan Corporation

NEW! Get financial aid counseling, student loans and student loan debt management all in one place!

Pi Sigma Epsilon has partnered with College Loan Corporation, a top national student loan lender, to provide education financing for you and your family.

Need help paying for college?

College Loan Corporation offers expert counseling to help you choose your best option:

To speak to a personal loan consultant today, call CLC 24/7 at 800-314-0702 or go online for more information at www.collegeloan.com/pse.

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CPMR

The Pi Sigma Epsilon national Sales Fraternity (PSE), the Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation (MRERF), and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) have teamed up to form an opportunity for college students with an interest in pursing a sales career to participate in a sales-related internship in the industrial distribution arena. These partnerships provide a unique opportunity for PSE members to practice and hone their sales skills in real-life sales situations as well as offering employers the opportunity to get a first-hand look at potential future employees.

The Internship Program
The internship program between PSE, MRERF, and NAED has the following purposes:
• To give interested students hands-on, real-life exposure to the field of sales;
• To also give the students exposure to the fascinating area of multi-line selling and/or industrial distribution;
• To allow the students to determine their interest, desire, and capabilities in the field of selling;
• To make the internship a worthwhile experience for the company and an educational experience for the student.

How to get involved
For PSE students interested in securing an internship, you may go to the PSE website ‘corporate partner tab’. You can check on the ‘CPMR’ link to view the list of available internships. You can also fill out the ‘Interested Student Form’ and it will be posted for you.

General Information
Supervisor Guidelines
Why Internships
Interested Student

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The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products. With revenues of nearly $5 billion and more than 13,000 employees worldwide, The Hershey Company markets such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, and Ice Breakers.

If you are looking to launch a sales career in consumer products, Hershey provides you with the ingredients for success: training, professional development, dedicated leadership, and nationwide opportunities. For more information, visit www.thehersheycompany.com.

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