About the role#
The Sales Internship is a 10-week paid program focused on the three core areas of our local operations: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support. You will gain hands-on experience by shadowing team members and participating in daily business tasks. This role requires strong business acumen as you will interact with our employees, candidates, contractors, and clients.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions to our candidate tracking system to build our talent pool.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules for Recruiters.
- Shadow Recruiters during calls, reference checks, and interviews.
- Document all activities within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Join Recruiters for contractor lunches and attend networking events.
- Observe Account Managers during cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Participate in requisition qualifications and lead generation sessions.
- Work with Field Support to learn about background investigations, drug testing, and unemployment claims processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Preference for students transitioning between their Junior and Senior years.
- Preference for those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in customer service or sales-related roles.
- Proficiency using MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakbrook, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Aerotek
Aerotek is a staffing and recruiting firm founded in 1983. Based in Hanover, Maryland, the company operates a network of over 200 offices across North America. It provides workforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facilities maintenance. The company is part of the Allegis Group.
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