Intern - C2C Sales (AZ)

Vanguard•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program for Sales and embark on an immersive, hands-on experience at one of the world’s largest investment firms. This internship offers real-world experiences through unique opportunities that will not only prepare you for a future career in sales but also empower you to make a meaningful impact. Dive deep into Vanguard’s business model across its three sales divisions and lead key assignments that contribute to our mission, making a difference for our fifty million investors worldwide! In this internship program you will: Develop a broad understanding of our business and gain deep insights into the department where you are pursuing your project work within Vanguard’s sales divisions. Whether it is Personal Wealth, Financial Advisor Services, or Workplace Solutions, your assignment will draw upon your experiences and interests to add exceptional value to the business. Learn and practice sales skills that show how relationship management, creative thinking, technology, analysis, and problem-solving drive success in a world-class corporation. Gain confidence in navigating the ambiguities of the industry as you identify problems, recommend solutions, and improve how the business functions. Receive personalized coaching and mentorship by meeting regularly with your program manager and internship manager, ensuring you have the support needed to excel. Cultivate new relationships in a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals who are ambitiously working to do what’s right for the client. Kickstart a Career that Counts: This is your chance to kickstart a career that counts, developing your potential as a confident, capable, and engaging leader under the guidance of top industry sales leadership. The internship program is designed to give you the necessary skills and experience to excel in sales. Upon successful completion of the internship, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time role aligned with one of Vanguard’s sales divisions or one of our Vanguard Specialty Programs. These roles and rotational programs promote networking, growth and development, a unique perspective, and an emphasis on leadership and client impact.

Requirements

Aspire to sales and sales leadership.
Open to all majors, with a preference for candidates pursuing degrees in Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or related fields.
Interested in a career in financial services.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and guiding others in both formal and informal contexts.
Skilled in managing multiple priorities and driving results.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge and maintain robust professional relationships within a diverse network.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Quick learner with the ability to grasp new concepts swiftly, adapt seamlessly to evolving environments, and proactively take initiative in a fast-paced setting.
Proactive approach to achieving goals and effectively managing multiple tasks.
Candidates must not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain US work authorization.

Responsibilities

Develop a broad understanding of Vanguard's business and gain deep insights into the department where project work is pursued within Vanguard’s sales divisions (Personal Wealth, Financial Advisor Services, or Workplace Solutions).
Learn and practice sales skills, focusing on relationship management, creative thinking, technology, analysis, and problem-solving.
Gain confidence in navigating industry ambiguities by identifying problems, recommending solutions, and improving business functions.
Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from program and internship managers.
Cultivate new relationships within a network of professionals.
Give back to the community by donating time and talent during a paid Volunteer Day.