Intern-Field

Actalent•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Actalent’s summer sales internship is a 10-week, hourly-paid program for students interested in sales, business development, and client engagement. Interns work with local teams across the United States and Canada, gaining hands-on experience in prospecting, account outreach, and customer relationship building, as well as foundational exposure to recruiting. The program includes training, mentorship through shadowing and coaching, learning sessions, peer collaboration, and a capstone project presented at the end of the internship.

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, take 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 understand the sales cycle.
Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation.
Source and screen candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
Review resumes and conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate 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.