About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program for students interested in sales and business development. You will work alongside our local teams to gain hands-on experience in client engagement, lead generation, and the recruiting lifecycle. This is a full-time, paid position that includes mentorship, training, and a final 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.
- Learn to make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture client relationships.
- Shadow sales professionals during client visits and calls.
- Assist in preparing presentations, proposals, and other client materials.
- Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
- Source and screen candidates using job boards, social media, and internal databases.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens.
- Support recruiters with interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
- Assist with writing job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
- Complete a capstone project and collaborate with peers on business simulations.
- Attend daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising Senior.
- You are studying Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- A strong interest in sales and client development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You are competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a professional attitude.
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adapt to new situations.
- Prior experience in customer service, sales, or campus leadership is a plus.
- Preference is given to students pursuing a sales degree or certification, or those active in a campus sales program.
Location & details#
- Location: Hoover, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is full-time and paid.
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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