Intern-Field

Actalent Services•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Actalent’s 10-week summer sales internship is an hourly paid program for students interested in sales, business development, and client engagement. Interns work with local teams and receive training, mentorship, shadowing, and coaching. The position focuses primarily on sales and business development, with additional exposure to recruiting and talent sourcing. Interns also participate in professional development activities, peer challenges, business simulations, and a capstone project.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior.
Have a strong interest in sales and business or client development.
Be competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Have strong organization, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Be willing to learn, accept feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a sales degree, major, or certification, or membership 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, write outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
Assist with proposals, presentations, and other client materials.
Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
Shadow sales professionals during 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 using 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 with 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 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.