Sales Intern

Sales Internship

Launch your career with Actalent through our dynamic internship program designed to cultivate the next generation of sales professionals for our teams across the United States and Canada. Actalent's summer sales internship is a 10-week hourly paid program designed for high-energy, sales-driven students who are seeking hands-on experience in business development and client engagement. This internship places a strong emphasis on sales, giving interns direct exposure to lead generation, account outreach, and customer relationship building, while also providing foundational experience in the recruiting lifecycle. Interns will receive training, mentorship through shadowing and coaching, and work alongside the local team to drive results that directly impact our business, consultants, and clients.

Essential Functions

Sales & Business Development (60%-70%)

Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.

Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.

Learn to make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.

Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.

Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.

Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to understand the full sales cycle.

Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation efforts.

Recruiting & Talent Sourcing (30%-40%)

Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.

Conduct initial resume review and phone screens to assess candidates' skills, interests, and job fit.

Support recruiters in managing interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.

Assist in writing and posting job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.

Learn fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offer processes.

Program Engagement

Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics, recruiting best practices, and professional development.

Complete a capstone project to present at the end of the internship.

Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

Qualifications Overview

Pursuing a bachelor's degree as a rising Senior.

Pursuing a sales degree, major or certification or member of a sales program on campus is preferred.

Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.

Strong interest in sales and business/client development.

Competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive, professional attitude.

Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking ability.

Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

$23.75/hour; maximum 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.