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Financial Design Group, LLC
First Investors Corporation
Fred Meyer Stores
Frito-Lay Incorporated
Herb; Equipment Rental
Hertz Local Edition
Hilltop Marketing Group, Inc.
Household Financial
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Infinity Broadcasting
J.R. Filanc Construction
Company, Inc.
JC Penney
Jerry’s Home Improvement
Center
John Hancock Financial
Services
Kmart Corporation
Lithia Motors
Mervyn’s California
Molecular Probes
It is the vision of Financial Design Group to be a state of the art
financial services company in the northwestern United States. The
foundation of our beliefs as associates and as a firm, Is to understand
and communicate to our clients that no one individual or institution can
address all of the financial needs and concerns of our clients in and of
themselves. A balance of views is the foundation of educated decisions.
First Investors Corporation, established in 1930, is a Wall Street-based
financial service investment company, specializing in helping our clients
reach their financial goals. With regional offices located nationwide, the
company currently manages over $6 billion in assets and serves over
350,000 institutional and individual investor accounts.
Fred Meyer Stores, a division of The Kroger Co., operates 134 large
multi-department stores in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Utah.
Fred Meyer attracts customers with a diverse array of grocery, apparel,
and general merchandise. We are a company with a long tradition of
helping customers save time and money by providing a unique One-Stop
Shopping experience.
PepsiCo, the parent company of Frito-Lay, is one of the largest consumer
product companies in the world. Frito-Lay is the undisputed leader in the
snack food industry, with over 60% of the U.S. market. We manufacture and
sell the most familiar snack brands in existence. Our success is based on high
standards of performance, distinctive competitive strategies and the personal
and professional integrity of our products, business practices and people.
Hertz Equipment is a supplier of tools and equipment to contractors of all
size and homeowners. We have 270 locations nationwide - 30 of which
are in Washington and Oregon.
The Hertz Corporation is offering a unique opportunity to get in on the
ground floor of the newly formed division of Hertz Local Edition.
Hilltop Marketing Group is a privately owned marketing firm in the
Portland metropolitan area. We specialize in acquiring and preserving
customers for Fortune 500 clients. When companies need new
customers and don’t want to hire their own internal sales and Marketing
teams to acquire customers for their company, they come to us.
We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings pic, one of the
world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Through its
businesses, Household is the leading provider of consumer loans, credit
cards, auto finance and credit insurance products in the U.S., UK, and
Canada. In the U.S., Household operates under the two oldest and most
recognized names in consumer finance - HFC and Beneficial. We are the
nation’s largest issuer of private label and general-purpose credit cards.
Infinity Broadcasting Corporation is one of the largest radio broadcasting
companies in the United States. The company, headquartered in
New York City, owns approximately 180 radio stations iocated in 22
states, with six stations in Portland, Oregon. Infinity stations offer job
opportunities in the areas of advertising, sales, marketing, promotion,
broadcast announcing and engineering, among others.
J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is a privately owned general
engineering contractor specializing in the construction of wastewater
and water treatment facilities. Our company has been delivering award
winning water and wastewater projects in both the public and private
sectors throughout the southwestern United States since 1952. Our
employees enjoy top-notch benefits, training and advancement potential.
National Retailer
Jerry’s Home Improvement Center is a locally owned, progressive, full-line
home improvement center with over 350,000 sq ft of retail selling space.
Signator Financial Network is a nationally recognized financial services
organization with over 100 offices across the United States. Our
reputation is built on a network of experienced professionals. Signator
has a strong reputation as a leader in providing innovative solutions to
individuals, families and business, and as a member of the John Hancock
family of companies, a rich tradition of quality insurance and investment
products and services - a tradition that goes back 140 years.
The inventor of discount retail, Kmart remains one of the largest companies
in the world, operating in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. We operate more than 1,500 stores that, combined, represent more
than 144 million sq ft of retail space, more than $25 billion in annual sales.
Lithia Motors, America's Car & Truck Store, is a rapidly expanding
Fortune 1000 company with over 70 dealerships in the United States.
Mervyn’s California is the promotional, casual, neighborhood department
store. Operating over 250 stores in 14 states, the first Mervyn’s opened
in 1949 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Target Corporation
in 1978. Headquartered in Hayward, CA, Mervyn’s California focuses on
providing our guests with a unique shopping experience and great value
through “Big Brands, Small Prices.”
Molecular Probes is committed to being the leading provider of novel
detection solutions that advance scientific and biomedical research
worldwide. We are particularly active in proteomics, genomics, cytometry
and high-throughput screening assay development for drug discovery.
Molecular Probes’ continued growth provides excellent employment
opportunities in scientific as well as business support positions.
Financial Planner: Your career will be to develop a client base of business owners,
professionals, affluent and upwardly mobile individuals to achieve their financial
objectives through the application of proven financial strategies, techniques and
high quality products.
Registered Representative/Management Trainee: This is an entry-level opportunity
in the field of financial services. First Investors offers a complete training program
for qualified candidates to receive securities licenses. Our financial professionals
work with clients to help them to achieve their many financial goals, such as saving
on taxes, planning for a child’s education or preparing for their retirement years.
Management opportunities are available for qualified representatives.
We have opportunities for store management positions throughout the company.
We offer summer internships in our corporate office, stores, and distribution
centers. These paid internships are eleven weeks long and they are based in our
corporate offices in Portland, Oregon. If you want interesting challenges and plenty
of opportunities for professional growth, consider a store management career with
Fred Meyer Stores.
District Sales Leaders: Experienced salespeople with leadership talent; results
oriented to increase sales volume; and execute promotions with your team of 10-15
route salespeople.
Sales Coordinator: This is a key entry level position. This individual will work with
customers on the phone, in person, and at their job site. A first step in a career
moving into outside sales or management.
Manager Trainee: Enjoy sales, management, and customer service. This is an
opportunity to get in on the expanding new division of Hertz. Earn a competitive
wage and sales commissions. Promotions can propel you into higher management
positions within 6-12 months. Station Manager at Portland International Airport
(PDX): Enjoy operational management, personnel, and customer service. Hertz is
looking for the right individual to groom at PDX and promote to a larger airport.
Entry Level Marketing, Sales/Customer Service, Client Relations, Human
Resources, Account Management: We seek quality individuals to join our
team. Within our team, you will develop excellent skills in both marketing and
management. All candidates will start entry-level. We do not hire outside personnel
but rather promote from within.
Account Executive: As an HFC Account Executive, you will be a part of our Sales
Team and you will market our contemporary financial and insurance products to
new and existing customers. We will provide all the leads. Successful candidates
will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; independence and self
motivation; strong competitive sales drive and a commitment to excel.
Account Executive: Sell radio advertising. Internships: Radio engineering and
promotions in exchange for school credit
Project Engineers
Department Manager Trainee, Summer Department Manager Intern,
Merchandise Analyst Trainee, Accountant
We have a variety of openings. Please visit us at our table.
Financial Advisor/Planner Development Program: A highly defined sales/
marketing program focusing on a defined market. Progress of the candidate is
monitored on a daily basis. Upon successful completion of the required training
curriculum and activity expectations, candidates will become qualified financial
advisors. Other career opportunities include management skill development. The
training is a structured, ongoing in-house training including joint field work with
experienced professionals. Regional and Home Office training opportunities.
Kmart is seeking candidates to enter our Management Training Program.
Individuals should have a genuine interest in retail merchandising.
Marketing, Accounting, Computer Services, Fixed Operations, Service, Sales,
Parts, Management, Administrative, Human Resources: We are currently
seeking individuals who share our commitment to being the preferred provider of
vehicles and related services in North America.
Executive in Training: Be part of a Store Team involved in developing and
coordinating guest service, and the merchandising and operations of the store. After
a successful training period of 11-15 weeks (including core training and Leadership
Academy), you will be promoted to Executive Team Leader. As ETL, be part of the
store leadership team and involved in selecting and managing a group of 25-40. This
will include recruiting and hiring team members, training and orientation, on-the-job
support, counseling and coaching.
Associate Scientist - 2D Gel, Microarray, Molecular Biology; Business/Data
Analysis Manager * Commercial; Cell-based Assay Development Scientist - Cell
Biology; Lab Manager - Proteomics; Manager of Marketing Communications;
Product Manager - Commercial Sales and Marketing; Production Manager
- Interfacial Dynamics Co.; Research/Development Program Manager; Scientist -
Flow Cytometry; Senior Product Manager; Staff Scientist - Ceil Biology/Physiology,
Genomics and Separation Technologies; Technical Assistance Rep.; Technical
Editor; Technical Editor/Assistant R & D - New Product Introduction