Sales Internship

Aerotek • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d

About The Position

The Sales Intern participates in Aerotek’s 10-week paid Ascend internship program and learns the three phases of business supported by a local operation: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support, with a heavy emphasis on sales. The intern applies business acumen while interacting with Aerotek employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program could potentially lead to a full-time offer for 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 in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities, and maintenance. The company describes its culture as inclusive and people-first, with a focus on employee engagement, training, and a positive work environment.

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 increase the candidate pool.
• Evaluate received resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
• Schedule candidates for interviews with Recruiters.
• Shadow Recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
• Maintain documentation using Aerotek’s Applicant Tracking System.
• Attend contractor lunches with Recruiters.
• Shadow Account Managers on cold calls and attend client visits.
• Observe the client acquisition process and requisition qualifications with Account Managers.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern