Sales Internship (Rockford, IL)
About The Position
The Sales Intern participates in a 10-week paid internship at a local Aerotek operation, learning the three phases of business Aerotek supports: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support, with a heavy emphasis on sales. The role requires business acumen and interaction with Aerotek employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program could potentially lead to a full-time offer in Aerotek’s Sales Development Representative program. Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global talent-solutions provider with more than 200 offices nationwide. The company works with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities, and maintenance. Aerotek describes its culture as inclusive and people-first, with comprehensive training and an environment intended to support personal and professional aspirations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university and seeking a BA/BS degree.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Customer service experience.
- Sales-related experience.
Nice To Haves
- A sales degree, minor, or certificate is preferred.
- Transitioning between junior and senior years of college is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Post available positions online through Aerotek’s candidate tracking system, Connected, to expand the candidate pool.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Schedule candidate interviews with Recruiters.
- Shadow Recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation in Aerotek’s Applicant Tracking System.
- Attend contractor lunches with Recruiters.
- Shadow Account Managers on cold calls, client visits, client acquisition, and requisition qualifications.
- Attend networking events.
- Participate in lead generation and shadow cold-calling sessions.
- Shadow Field Support during background investigations and drug-testing processes.
- Shadow Field Support during unemployment processes, including claims and hearings.
Benefits
- Paid 10-week internship.
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Career Level
Intern
