About the role#
As a Group Benefits Sales Intern, you will gain exposure to the products and services within our Group Benefits division. This role is designed to build your business acumen and sales skills through hands-on experience. You will have the opportunity to network with mentors and peers in a business-to-business sales environment, participate in social activities, and receive a customized curriculum to support your professional growth. Upon completion of the program, you may interview for a sales trainee position.
What you'll do#
- Complete weekly curriculum training.
- Assist business units with assigned duties to build sales skills.
- Participate in customer meetings.
- Learn to use technology that supports the salesforce and the broader business.
- Collaborate on an intern-led Capstone Project.
- Present your Capstone project to peers, managers, and senior leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably as a rising senior. Preferred majors include Business Administration, Economics, or Marketing.
- High school diploma.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership qualities.
- Proficiency in computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Proven ability to lead and influence.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Travel: 10% required.
- Status: Paid, full-time, temporary position.
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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