About the role#
The Sales Internship is a 10-week paid program designed to teach you the three core phases of the business: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain exposure to the full sales cycle while working with candidates, contractors, and clients. This program focuses on building your business acumen and provides a path toward a full-time role as a Sales Development Representative upon successful completion.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings and manage candidate pools using the tracking system.
- Review resumes to identify qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Observe account managers during cold calls, client visits, and requisition qualifications.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Work with the field support team to learn about background investigations, drug testing, and unemployment 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 and sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Akron, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
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.
How to get in at Aerotek
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