Member since 1965

Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) is one of DECA's most important business partners and has served on the National Advisory Board since 1965. Together SMEI and DECA have worked to:

• Develop the next generations workforce of marketing professionals
• To connect SMEI members and DECA chapters

Sales & Marketing Executives International has functioned for over 70 years as the only worldwide professional association for sales and marketing. With over 10,000 members worldwide, SMEI offers the power of the exchange of knowledge, professional standards and identification, continuing education, assistance for sales and marketing students and the support of the free enterprise system.

Employment Opportunities

Partnership Activities:

• Provides scholarships to DECA members
• Representatives participate as competitive events judges
• Sponsors Creative Marketing Project