About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program for students interested in sales and business development. You will gain hands-on experience in client engagement, lead generation, and the recruiting lifecycle while working alongside our local team. This is a full-time, paid position that includes training, mentorship, and a capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Identify and qualify potential clients through outbound prospecting.
- Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
- 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 during client calls and visits.
- Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates.
- Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, and internal databases.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens.
- Support recruiters with interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
- Assist in writing and posting job descriptions.
- Learn the fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle.
- Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions and complete a capstone project.
- Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- A sales degree, major, certification, or membership in a campus sales program is preferred.
- Strong interest in sales and business development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a professional attitude.
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- You are competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
- Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, Michigan.
- 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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