Relationship Manager (Sales) - Corporate Internship

First Citizens Bank • Portsmouth, NH

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s Equipment Finance division is seeking motivated students pursuing sales careers for a 10-week business development internship. The program offers hands-on corporate experience, learning and development, and varied assignments intended to build foundational knowledge of the bank’s business and industry and develop interns into high-potential associates and future leaders. The division provides leasing and equipment financing to small businesses nationwide and supports vendor partners with customized finance solutions that help grow sales, profitability, and customer loyalty.

The role is hybrid, with four days working in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire offices and one day remotely. Interns receive a dedicated manager and program manager, attend professional development, informational and networking sessions, and community service events, and complete a project to improve a process or solve a problem. At the end of the internship, interns present their project and prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and other company stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across business levels.
• Desire to learn and grow; positive attitude, curiosity, and enjoyment of collaboration.
• Strong customer service skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Salesforce or CRM experience.
• Technological proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Client-focused approach; ability to adapt priorities to business needs, multitask, be proactive, and be results-oriented.
• Graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify business opportunities using a provided modeled existing-customer database.
• Record client conversations, activity, and statistics for each outbound call, meeting minimum daily call and talk-time standards.
• Contribute to team assignments that may include research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community service events.
• Complete an assigned project designed to improve a process or solve a problem, and present it at the close of the internship.
• Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to the division leader and other key company stakeholders covering internship accomplishments and experience.

Benefits

• First Citizens Bank offers a competitive benefits program designed to meet associates’ needs; further information is available at the benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED