Sales Intern

the accel group • Cedar Rapids, IA

88d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accel Group’s Internship Program is designed to help you learn about the insurance industry, while also gaining real-world work experience. Here’s what it’s all about:
Learning the Business – You’ll get exposed to how insurance works, from policies to claims, and understand why it matters to customers.
Building Skills – We want you to develop practical skills like communication, problem-solving, and using industry tools.
Exploring Careers – This is your chance to see if a career in insurance is right for you and discover different roles within the agency.
Fresh Ideas – We value your perspective! Interns often bring new ideas and tech-savvy approaches that help us improve.
Networking – You’ll meet professionals, build connections, and learn from experienced mentors.
Future Opportunities – The experience you’ll gain is invaluable and will open doors to other opportunities. Think of this as a stepping stone to your career.
This particular internship is a Spring Semester opportunity (with the possibility of extension), focusing on sales and business development in the areas of Commercial Lines and Group Benefits. First, you will shadow our service and support teams to understand business insurance needs and risk management strategies. You will also learn about the importance of building strong relationships with our customers and carrier partners. Next, you will work closely with our Sales Advisors to learn the process of identifying, engaging, and onboarding new clients. You will participate in client and prospect meetings, learn client management systems and prospecting strategies, and practice creating sales pitches and handling rejections. And lastly, you will independently prospect for new business while also working warm leads obtained through both internal and external sources.

Requirements

• Junior- or Senior-level college student.
• Property and Casualty insurance licenses (must be obtained if not already possessed).
• A valid driver’s license, the ability to drive, and a reliable vehicle in order to meet with clients.
• Excellent computer skills, with the ability to utilize Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel), the internet, and other agency management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent service-oriented skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow service and support teams to understand business insurance needs and risk management strategies.
• Learn the importance of building strong relationships with our customers and carrier partners.
• Work closely with our Sales Advisors to learn the process of identifying, engaging, and onboarding new clients.
• Participate in client and prospect meetings.
• Learn client management systems and prospecting strategies.
• Practice creating sales pitches and handling rejections.
• Independently prospect for new business while also working warm leads obtained through both internal and external sources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees