About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in investment sales, business development, and relationship management. You will work alongside sales and investment professionals to support financial advisor engagement and gain insight into how investment products are marketed and distributed. This role involves contributing to projects that support the team’s success and building professional skills in a corporate environment.
What you'll do#
- Execute business projects and collaborate with teams including IT, Accounting, and Marketing Operations.
- Assist internal wholesalers with daily outreach to financial advisors through calls, email follow-ups, and meeting scheduling.
- Research advisor activity, territory trends, and product opportunities.
- Analyze sales data, pipeline activity, and advisor engagement metrics.
- Maintain CRM records by entering notes and updating advisor profiles.
- Prepare territory reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
- Create and update product materials, presentations, and talking points.
- Coordinate marketing campaigns and targeted advisor communications.
- Support internal meetings, training sessions, and strategic planning activities.
- Assist with process enhancements, playbook updates, and best practice documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current college Junior status at the time of application.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or Accounting.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong interest in financial services, investments, sales strategy, and real estate accounting.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Aptitude to learn software such as Yardi and Active Disclosure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, on-site position located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
- The internship takes place during the Summer 2027 term.
- Compensation is $25 per hour.
About The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. functions as a business incubator for firms providing real estate and finance services. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the organization manages commercial properties and apartment units across 49 states. It has acquired over 48 billion dollars in commercial real estate during its 50 years of operation. The group employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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