About the role#
The Sales Internship is a 10-week paid program designed to teach you the three core areas of our local operations: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support. You will gain exposure to the full business cycle with a focus on sales and client interaction. This role requires strong business acumen as you engage with our employees, candidates, contractors, and clients.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings to our candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules for our recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation within our Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and shadow cold calling sessions.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, requisition qualifications, and the client acquisition process.
- Attend contractor lunches and networking events.
- Shadow field support staff during background investigations, drug testing, and the unemployment claims process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- A focus in business administration or marketing.
- Previous experience in customer service or sales.
- Proficiency using MS Office.
- Preference is given to students transitioning between their junior and senior years, or those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Tempe, Arizona.
- The internship follows a rolling term schedule.
- This is a full-time position.
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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