Intern-Field

Actalent Services•St Louis Park, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Actalent’s 10-week summer sales internship is an hourly paid program for students interested in developing sales and business development skills. Interns work with the local team and receive training, mentorship, shadowing, and coaching. The role focuses primarily on sales and client engagement, with additional experience in recruiting and talent sourcing. The program also includes learning sessions, peer activities, and a capstone project presented at the end of the internship. Compensation is $19.23 per hour, with a maximum of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. The posting indicates that telecommuting is not available.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior.
Strong interest in sales and business or client development.
Competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Strong organization, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a sales degree, major, or certification, or participating in a campus sales program.
Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target-list development.
Learn to make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to learn about the sales cycle.
Track activity metrics and provide weekly updates on outreach and lead-generation efforts.
Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
Review resumes and conduct initial phone screens to assess candidates’ skills, interests, and job fit.
Support recruiters with interview coordination, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
Assist in writing and posting job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
Learn recruiting lifecycle fundamentals, including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offers.
Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics, recruiting best practices, and professional development.
Complete a capstone project and present it at the end of the internship.
Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.