Sales & Client Management Intern

Unum • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Unum is looking for rising seniors ready to explore a career in sales and client management to join our 10-week paid internship program! Your Summer at Unum: Our internship program could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential! You will be immersed in our company's culture on a team where your manager and mentor will assign you rewarding project work that culminates in an end-of-summer presentation to key business leaders. This work will give you the opportunity to learn the full lifecycle of a Unum case and provide you with a realistic look at what it means to be a Unum Producer. You will be asked to work independently, as well as collaboratively within teams. Our 10-week internship program has many focus areas including, but not limited to: Prospecting and Quoting, Selling, Enrollment, Onboarding, and Relationship Management.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college degree program
• Preference given to rising seniors and first year graduate students
• Competitive GPA
• Demonstrates leadership skills and involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in sales and client management as well as a desire to learn more about the insurance industry
• Skilled at analytical and critical thinking
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel software applications
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Intern must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours

Responsibilities

• Work for Unum which is the leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace and in a professional office setting
• Weekly focus areas covering the lifecycle of a Unum case that will allow you to experience and analyze the problem from start to finish
• Assigned mentors and sponsors to help guide and support you throughout your internship experience and beyond
• Dedicated support for resume writing and interview prep
• Skill development workshops designed to sharpen your professional skills
• Targeted and guided job shadows with your mentor and sales and client management colleagues
• Capstone Presentation: Analyzing an assigned business case
• Learn about our Field and Home Office departmental and corporate functions
• Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with your intern cohort
• Earn college credits for your internship (Faculty/Hiring Manager pre-approvals are required)

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree