Intern-Field
About The Position
Actalent’s 10-week, hourly paid summer sales internship is designed for students seeking hands-on experience in business development and client engagement. The position emphasizes sales, including lead generation, account outreach, and customer relationship building, while also providing foundational exposure to the recruiting lifecycle. Interns receive training and mentorship through shadowing and coaching and work with the local team to support business results for Actalent, its consultants, and clients. The internship includes sales and business development activities (60%–70%), recruiting and talent sourcing (30%–40%), and program engagement. Interns participate in learning sessions, peer activities, and a capstone project presented at the end of the internship. The position is onsite, with telecommuting unavailable. Compensation is $19.23 per hour, for a maximum of 40 hours per week over 10 weeks.
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 skills.
- 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, 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 progress updates on outreach and lead generation.
- 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 offer processes.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
