Sales Internship

Aerotek • West Des Moines, IA

2d

About The Position

The Ascend at Aerotek Sales Internship is a paid, 10-week program that introduces interns to three phases of business supported within a local Aerotek operation: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support, with a heavy emphasis on sales. The intern interacts with Aerotek employees, candidates, contractors, and clients and is expected to demonstrate strong business acumen. Successful completion of the program could potentially lead to a full-time offer into Aerotek’s Sales Development Representative program.

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. The description states that Aerotek is privately held, has more than 200 offices nationwide, and works with 95% of Fortune 500 companies. It specializes in 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.
• 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 year is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Post available positions online through Aerotek’s Connected candidate tracking system to expand the candidate pool.
• Review resumes and identify candidates qualified to enter the interview process.
• Schedule candidates for 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.
• Attend client visits with account managers.
• Shadow account managers during client acquisition and requisition qualification.
• 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.
• Comprehensive training.
• Potential opportunity for a full-time offer into the Sales Development Representative program upon successful completion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern