About the role#
This internship is designed to fast-track early-career professionals into full-time roles. You will work on real business accounts and make an impact from your first day. You will be paired with an experienced sales mentor to guide your development.
What you'll do#
- Work the phones, book meetings, and chase leads to hit your metrics.
- Complete Circuit, our internal training program, which provides hands-on experience and real-time feedback.
- Learn both sides of the sales process.
- Drive business through lead generation, outreach, and sourcing.
- Build your professional network and foundational business skills.
What you'll need#
- A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset.
- To be reward-driven and money-motivated.
- The ability to learn quickly and start contributing immediately.
- Charisma and enthusiasm when working with clients.
- To be a leader among your peers.
- Note that your major does not matter for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $16 to $18 per hour plus weekly performance-based bonuses.
- Hours: During the fall and spring semesters, you must work a minimum of 12 hours per week, scheduled around your classes. During the summer, the role is 40 hours per week.
- This is a paid internship. We do not provide employment visa sponsorship.
About ALKU
ALKU is a consulting services firm based in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, the company maintains a staff of 201 to 500 employees. It provides specialized consulting resources across sectors such as healthcare IT, life sciences, government programs, and technology. Each division focuses on a single industry specialty to provide targeted support to clients.
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