Field Sales Intern

Auto Club Group • North Augusta, SC

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About The Position

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type: Full time Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly Job Description: Position Description (Post for all College Intern Positions) Learn about the Auto Club Group and assigned business line products and services by receiving training through corporate education and/or on-the-job training. Assignments are based on business line needs, but should encompass professional level work that may include: gathering information, providing analysis and drawing conclusions and/or developing recommendations, conducting department business/system audits, developing reports, performing mathematical calculations for various transactions, selling and servicing of various ACG/affiliated products, etc. Program Components: Must be available during the entire internship period as determined by department Project-focused, with specific group assignments and time to work together as a team Individual assignments to assist Intern in gaining understanding of the day-to-day aspects of working in the department Other program components as determined by department Post for Travel Intern : Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): Completing, demonstrating and validating each component of the travel training curriculum and on-the job training assignments and skills as outlined at the beginning of the internship program. Gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to actively solicit and sell Auto Club Group travel products and services. Learning to provide professional guidance and counsel to customers regarding their travel requirements including offering ancillary products (hotel, car, insurance, etc.) to enhance the primary travel purchase. Completing sales by making necessary travel arrangements including making reservations, collecting money and processing of documents per travel standards. Program Components: Training in Dearborn, MI for one week and in Aurora, IL for two weeks (tentative locations). The remaining weeks will be spent in Michigan Branch training locations (Flint, Macomb County, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Brighton and Grand Rapids). Transition to a AAA Travel Agent position Post for Fellowship in Business (Sharp Fellowship with Barney Barnett School of Business & Free Enterprise): Program Components: Fellowship is for Spring or Fall semester Program will provide understanding of the importance of retaining customers in order to grow business, and experiencing Hotel, Attractions, Car Rental, Cruise and Tour operations at several ACG business partners, including but not limited to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, Best Western, Hilton Hotels, AAA Vacation, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Hertz. Job training will provide the opportunity to become accredited/certified with several of these partners as well as provide on-the-job training. Post for Strategic Sourcing & Real Estate Services: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Learn necessary knowledge and skills of strategic sourcing and real estate planning Assist Procurement Buyers and Strategic Sourcing Specialist with departmental administrative responsibilities Create reports and presentations to communicate findings Provides technical and/or operational support to Real Estate projects and programs. Post for Other Departments (any specifics relative to the overall job duties) Supervisory Responsibilities (briefly describe, if applicable, or indicate None): None Required Qualifications (these are the minimum requirements to qualify) Post for all College Intern Positions: Education: College junior or senior (determined by department) in good academic standing, or recent college graduate. Experience in/with: providing timely solutions to problems PC software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) multi-tasking and appropriately prioritizing tasks to ensure meeting business line goals Knowledge of: basic math calculations to accurately perform various types of transactions field of study that aligns with assigned business line Ability to learn the following: acquire knowledge of ACG products, services and functions to perform the responsibilities of assigned job assist internal/external client in response to questions, requests and resolution of problems review records, system files, reports, etc. to ensure correct information is reflected and/or assigned. gather data and prepare/track reports communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public assist and/or develop reports/presentations/recommendations for management review rotate within department/field location to cross-train on various business line functions work independently and on teams Skills Needed: Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Analytical and critical thinking skills Be technically savvy Post for Specific Departments (any other Required elements relative to the job): Additional Requirements to Post within Pricing Product & Development Only: Ability to learn the following: formulate and interpret ratemaking models using available tools analyze data, develop material and preparing appropriate communication manipulate data for actuarial review using standard software packages analyze competitor’s rate structures and coverage Preferred (Post for all College Intern Positions) : Learn and adapt to corporate cultures and processes and provide own relevant and effective experience and best practices Be comfortable in an environment where responsibilities are broadly defined, resources are limited, and collaboration is critical to success Ability to provide good service to internal and/or external customers Post for Specific Departments (any other Preferred elements relative to the job) Work Environment Works in a temperature-controlled office environment. May require ability to travel to offsite locations Who We Are Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance. And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other. We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger. To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com Important Note: ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level. The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements. The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

Requirements

• College junior or senior (determined by department) in good academic standing, or recent college graduate.
• providing timely solutions to problems
• PC software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• multi-tasking and appropriately prioritizing tasks to ensure meeting business line goals
• basic math calculations to accurately perform various types of transactions
• field of study that aligns with assigned business line
• acquire knowledge of ACG products, services and functions to perform the responsibilities of assigned job
• assist internal/external client in response to questions, requests and resolution of problems
• review records, system files, reports, etc. to ensure correct information is reflected and/or assigned.
• gather data and prepare/track reports
• communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public
• assist and/or develop reports/presentations/recommendations for management review
• rotate within department/field location to cross-train on various business line functions
• work independently and on teams
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Be technically savvy
• formulate and interpret ratemaking models using available tools
• analyze data, develop material and preparing appropriate communication
• manipulate data for actuarial review using standard software packages
• analyze competitor’s rate structures and coverage

Nice To Haves

• Learn and adapt to corporate cultures and processes and provide own relevant and effective experience and best practices
• Be comfortable in an environment where responsibilities are broadly defined, resources are limited, and collaboration is critical to success
• Ability to provide good service to internal and/or external customers

Responsibilities

• Completing, demonstrating and validating each component of the travel training curriculum and on-the job training assignments and skills as outlined at the beginning of the internship program.
• Gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to actively solicit and sell Auto Club Group travel products and services.
• Learning to provide professional guidance and counsel to customers regarding their travel requirements including offering ancillary products (hotel, car, insurance, etc.) to enhance the primary travel purchase.
• Completing sales by making necessary travel arrangements including making reservations, collecting money and processing of documents per travel standards.
• Learn necessary knowledge and skills of strategic sourcing and real estate planning
• Assist Procurement Buyers and Strategic Sourcing Specialist with departmental administrative responsibilities
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings
• Provides technical and/or operational support to Real Estate projects and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed