About the role#
The Sales Internship at Aerotek is a 10-week paid program. You will learn the three core phases of the business: recruiting, account management, and field support. The role focuses heavily on sales and requires strong business acumen as you interact with employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer for the Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings through the internal tracking system to build the candidate pool.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules with recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep documentation updated in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and shadow cold calling sessions.
- Accompany account managers on cold calls, client visits, and requisition qualifications.
- Observe the full client acquisition process.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Shadow field support during 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.
- Prior experience in customer service and sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: City of Industry, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time.
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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