Intern

JAMES A SCOTT & SON INC•Richmond, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

With over 160 years of experience, Scott Insurance is a leader in developing smart strategies and innovative programs customized to the needs of mid-market companies. We offer property & casualty, employee benefits, captive insurance and surety bonds solutions, as well as personal risk services. We are one of the largest independent agencies in the Southeast and have Captive Insurance operations in Grand Cayman and Vermont. For 30 years, we have earned the distinction of a Best Practices Agency and have consistently been ranked among the top 30 agencies in the country by Reagan & Associates and were recently named to Business Insurance's national Best Places to Work list. Scott has nine offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our employee owners enjoy a strong, team-centric culture, excellent benefits and retirement programs. As an employee-owned company, our associates are more than employees; they are owners. This ownership creates a unique company culture and provides significant opportunities for our employee owners. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and guided by out-of-the box thinking to deliver world-class service to our clients, primarily mid-market companies. We’re currently hiring a Sales Intern for our Richmond, VA office. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment that rewards excellence and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, we would like to hear from you! PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION As a Sales Intern, you will support a designated production team here at Scott Insurance. Through the program, you will gain hands-on experience working with licensed agents, learning insurance concepts, engaging with customers, and contributing to meaningful sales activities in a fast-paced environment. This will be an on-site position (5 days in-office per week).

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree or Master’s program (ideally with a focus in Business, Marketing, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Professional Sales or a related field).
Strong understanding of basic sales principles.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Outlook).
Willingness to travel across the Scott Insurance footprint.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed agent(s) with lead generation and client communications.
Analyze customer needs and local market trends to help identify sales opportunities and contribute to targeted outreach efforts.
Work closely with sales, service, and operations teams to deliver positive customer experiences and support overall agency goals.
Participate in training sessions on insurance fundamentals, sales strategies, compliance standards, and product knowledge.
Maintain accurate and organized records in the agency’s CRM systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.