Sales & Client Management Intern- Chicago, Illinois

Unum Group • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Unum is seeking rising seniors for a 10-week paid internship program focused on sales and client management. This program offers a potential career path with significant growth opportunities. Interns will be immersed in the company culture, work on rewarding projects assigned by their manager and mentor, and present their findings to key business leaders at the end of the summer. The internship provides a comprehensive understanding of the Unum case lifecycle and the role of a Unum Producer, requiring both independent and collaborative work. Focus areas include prospecting, quoting, selling, enrollment, onboarding, and relationship management.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Work for Unum, a leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace, in a professional office setting.
• Engage in weekly focus areas covering the lifecycle of a Unum case to experience and analyze problems from start to finish.
• Receive guidance and support from assigned mentors and sponsors throughout the internship and beyond.
• Participate in dedicated support for resume writing and interview preparation.
• Attend skill development workshops designed to enhance professional skills.
• Engage in targeted and guided job shadows with mentors and sales and client management colleagues.
• Complete a Capstone Presentation analyzing an assigned business case.
• Learn about Field and Home Office departmental and corporate functions.
• Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with the intern cohort.
• Earn college credits for the internship (requires faculty/hiring manager pre-approval).

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package
• 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
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern