Spring 2027 Retail Sales Co-op (January - June)

MFS•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining MFS provides opportunities to share your voice and talents, tackle challenging problems, create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers. This Co-op experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including: Co-Op New Hire Orientation, Senior Leadership Speaker Series, Social & Networking Events, and Presentation Challenges. At the conclusion of this position, co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how sales work at an asset manager. MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements. The Retail Internal Sales Co-op participant is an integral part of the Inside Sales Team and are provided with tasks that provide tremendous educational exposure. This position offers a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in sales. The Retail Internal Sales Co-op will assist all areas of the department on product distribution activities. In addition, gain a fundamental understanding of the financial services industry by working with numerous stakeholders of the organization. The environment is fast paced, dynamic, fun and engaging.

Requirements

Proven attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively and efficiently.
Working knowledge of computer-based programs including MS Word and Excel.
Currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide support to a global team of 11 Internal Sales Representatives, with a focus on non-US business.
Maintain and update system information in C360 (SalesForce).
Gain knowledge about financial hypothetical illustrations and assemble literature materials.
Run fund comparisons, emphasizing key differences between investment options.
Prepare and update fund information templates.
Market research: new organizations, contacts and funds.
Coordinate and schedule team meetings.
Generate and run weekly/monthly activity reports.