About the role#
This internship is designed to build foundational sales skills and grow your professional network. You will work on real accounts and handle actual business tasks from your first day. Each intern is paired with an experienced full-time sales mentor to guide your progress. The program aims to transition early-career professionals into full-time roles at ALKU.
What you'll do#
- Complete the Circuit intern training program to gain hands-on experience and feedback.
- Work the phones, book meetings, and chase leads.
- Drive business through lead generation, outreach, and sourcing.
- Learn both sides of the sales process.
- Hit your assigned metrics.
What you'll need#
- A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset.
- To be reward-driven and money-motivated.
- A quick learning style that allows you to hit the ground running.
- Leadership qualities among your peers.
- A charismatic and enthusiastic approach when working with clients.
- Any major is welcome, as we focus on character traits.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia.
- 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, you will work 40 hours per week.
- Status: This is a paid, full-time internship program. We do not provide 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.
How to get in at ALKU
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