About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship designed for students interested in sales and client engagement. You will gain hands-on experience in business development while learning the fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle. You will work alongside our local teams, participate in mentorship and coaching, and contribute to projects that support our clients and consultants.
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 presentations, proposals, and client materials.
- Participate in sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and deal strategy sessions.
- Shadow sales professionals during client visits or calls to learn the full sales cycle.
- Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates.
- Source and screen candidates using job boards, internal databases, and social media.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens to assess candidate fit.
- Support recruiters with interviews, candidate communications, and follow-ups.
- Write and post job descriptions.
- Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting best practices.
- Collaborate with peers on business simulations and group challenges.
- Complete a final capstone project to present at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- A major, minor, or certification in sales, 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 abilities.
- Competitive drive and comfort working toward activity goals.
- Prior experience in customer service, sales, or campus leadership is a plus.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Dallas, Texas.
- The internship is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
- Compensation is $19.23 per hour, capped at 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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