About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program for students interested in sales and business development. You will work on-site in Dublin, Ohio, gaining hands-on experience in client engagement, outreach, and the recruiting lifecycle. The role focuses on helping you build foundational skills through training, mentorship, and direct collaboration with our local teams.
What you'll do#
Your time will be split between sales development and talent sourcing. You will:
- Identify and qualify potential clients through outbound prospecting.
- Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
- Practice making sales calls, crafting outreach messages, and managing client relationships.
- Assist with proposals, presentations, and client materials.
- Shadow sales professionals during client calls and site visits.
- 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.
- Write and post job descriptions.
- Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress reports.
- Complete a capstone project and participate in group business simulations.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing.
- A strong interest in sales and client development.
- Competitive drive and comfort working toward specific activity goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a professional attitude.
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- A willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt to new situations.
- Preference is given to those pursuing a sales degree or certification or those active in a campus sales program.
- Prior experience in customer service, campus leadership, or sales is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Dublin, Ohio.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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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