About the role#
As a Group Benefits Sales Intern, you will assist business units with tasks designed to build your sales skills and provide a view of career potential at MetLife. You will develop professionally through a customized curriculum, build a network of mentors, and gain exposure to insurance products. Upon completion of the program, you may interview for a sales trainee position.
What you'll do#
- Complete weekly curriculum training.
- Collaborate on an intern-led Capstone Project and present your findings to peers, managers, and senior leadership.
- Participate in customer meetings.
- Learn how technology supports the salesforce and the business.
- Perform duties supporting the sales organization as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably as a rising senior, in Business Administration, Marketing, or Economics.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership qualities.
- A motivated team player mindset with sound judgment.
- Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Excel.
- High school diploma.
- Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Travel: 10% travel required.
- Status: Paid, full-time, temporary role.
About MetLife
MetLife is a financial services company that provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The firm serves both individual and institutional customers across more than 40 global markets. It maintains a presence in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Headquartered in New York, the company employs over 45,000 people.
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