About the role#
The Sales Internship at Aerotek is a 10-week paid program. You will learn how the business functions across three main areas: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support. This role focuses on sales and requires you to interact with candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful interns may be considered for a full-time offer in the Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings to the candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes and identify qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews for the recruiting team.
- Shadow Recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain records in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Shadow Account Managers on client visits and cold calls.
- Learn about the client acquisition and requisition qualification processes.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Shadow Field Support with background checks, 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 or sales.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Schaumburg, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- 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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