Sales Intern - Business Insurance
About The Position
Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh, serving the risk prevention and insurance needs of middle market companies in the United States. MMA is the 9th largest insurance broker in the United States with annualized revenues of approximately 1.5 billion. The internship is a full time position lasting approximately mid-June through August (8 weeks). Interns are under close supervision and performance is monitored to determine qualification for advancement as opportunities arise. The Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC sales intern program is designed to prepare individuals to progress into a Sales Associate position and builds the skills and knowledge needed to do so by working closely with our Client Sales Executives. Throughout the internship, the Sales Intern will build product knowledge needed to successfully step into the role of a Sales Associate upon graduation. Sales Interns work in a variety of situations, at times working as members of a team and other times working alone on an assignment.
Requirements
- Undergraduate within 1-2 years of graduation, working toward a Bachelor's degree preferably in a business related field of study, and with a competitive academic standing.
- Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to operate standard office equipment is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with prospective and existing clients and internal associates.
- Results oriented with demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and present results neatly, with clarity and precision in oral and written form.
- Ability to work semi-autonomously in a fast paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in sales or client service environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the research and development of sales presentations and preparations for client meetings.
- Assist Client Sales Executive in performing day-to-day administrative duties.
- Job shadow Client Sales Executive while on client visits.
- Learn basic insurance industry and sales concepts and demonstrate mastery of this knowledge by applying it while performing duties such as researching potential sales prospects, calling prospects to determine interest level in discussing brokerage services, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
