Sales Internship (Knoxville, TN)
About The Position
The Sales Intern participates in Aerotek’s 10-week paid internship program, learning the three phases of business supported by a local operation: 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 organization. It is privately held, has more than 200 offices nationwide, and works with 95% of Fortune 500 companies. Aerotek provides staffing and services solutions across manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities, and maintenance. Its culture emphasizes inclusivity, employee engagement, training, and a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university and seeking a BA/BS degree.
- Knowledge of 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.
- Evaluate 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 and attend client visits.
- Shadow Account Managers through client acquisition and requisition qualification processes.
- 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 the unemployment process, including claims and hearings.
Benefits
- Paid 10-week internship.
- Potential opportunity for a full-time offer in the Sales Development Representative program upon successful completion.
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Career Level
Intern
