About the role#
Actalent is looking for interns for a 10-week summer program. This is a full-time, paid role designed for students interested in sales and business development. You will work alongside our local teams to gain hands-on experience in client engagement and the recruiting lifecycle. The program includes training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on a capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Identify and qualify potential clients through outbound prospecting.
- Support account executives with market mapping, lead research, and target list development.
- Make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture 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.
- Source and screen candidates using job boards, social media, and internal databases.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens to assess candidate fit.
- Support recruiters with interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
- Assist in writing job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
- Learn the fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, negotiations, and offer processes.
- Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions.
- Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.
- Complete a capstone project.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- A major or certification in sales, or membership in a campus sales program, is preferred.
- Prior experience in customer service, campus leadership, or sales is a plus.
- A strong interest in sales and business development.
- You are 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 skills.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
Location & details#
- Location: Schaumburg, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19.23 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
About Actalent
Actalent provides engineering and science services along with talent solutions. The company supports nearly 30,000 consultants and works with over 4,500 clients across North America, Asia, and Europe. Its expertise covers product and manufacturing, laboratory sciences, and construction management. Actalent is a subsidiary of Allegis Group and maintains its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland.
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