About the role#
This 10-week summer internship provides hands-on experience in business development and client engagement. You will work alongside our local team to gain exposure to sales, lead generation, and the recruiting lifecycle. The program includes structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real business outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
- Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
- Practice making sales calls, crafting outreach messages, and nurturing 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 site visits.
- 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 communication.
- Assist in writing and posting job descriptions.
- Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting.
- Complete and present a capstone project.
- Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree and are a rising Senior.
- A 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.
- A sales degree, major, certification, or participation in a campus sales program is preferred.
- Prior experience in customer service, campus leadership, or sales is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- 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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