These events are exclusively for the partner companies of the Sales Excellence Institute and the Program for Excellence in Selling.

•    The G&I recognizes graduates and new students who have been inducted into The Program for Excellence in Selling.
•    Top-producing students and teams are awarded and recognized.
•    Companies can learn about all PES accomplishments and students’ sales experience.
•    New and renewing Corporate Partners receive recognition.

Program Partner days are an opportunity for our Program Partners to get in front of our students.  Program Partners come into our Sales Practicum course and speak to the students about their company and opportunities that exist for our students.  Our partners also assist in covering specific topics covered in the course (resume writing, interview skills, etc.)

Institute Partners are given the opportunity to come into our Customer Relationship Management and Sales Management courses to speak to all of the students in the Program for Excellence in Selling.  After they spend the day speaking with our students in the classroom, a catered lunch is hosted for students that would like to learn more detailed information about their company. 

•    The Sales Excellence Institute (SEI) and Program for Excellence in Selling (PES) work with an advisory board to accomplish the goal of being a global hub for sales and sales management education and research.
•    Our advisory board consists of partner company representatives who provide feedback on the direction of SEI and PES.
•    The advisory board also consists of some of the leading sales and sales management scholars in the world.
•    It helps review research proposals and provides guidance on the types of research projects to be supported by SEI.

•    This is an event that is put on to give our students a taste of what it is like to be involved in a formal event and teach them a little bit about proper business etiquette.  
•    There is a formal dinner and a speaker is brought into talk about proper etiquette.  
•    Also, incorporate into the evening is a panel discussion where the students can ask questions.  
•    The panel is comprised of representatives from partner companies as well as alumni that are with our partners.   
•    It is a great opportunity to meet the students and begin to build relationships.