About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in investment sales, business development, and relationship management. You will work alongside experienced sales and investment professionals to support financial advisor engagement and gain insight into how investment products are marketed and distributed. This role is designed to help you build your professional network and develop your communication and analytical skills.
What you'll do#
- Execute business projects and enhance your technical and financial skills through training.
- Collaborate on assignments with teams across the organization.
- Assist internal wholesalers with daily outreach to financial advisors.
- Research advisor activity, territory trends, and product opportunities.
- Analyze sales data, pipeline activity, and advisor engagement metrics.
- Maintain CRM records and prepare territory reports and dashboards.
- Create and update product materials, presentations, and talking points.
- Partner with marketing and product teams to coordinate campaigns and advisor communications.
- Support the coordination of internal meetings, training sessions, and strategic planning.
- Assist with process enhancements, playbook updates, and general administrative tasks.
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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with a proactive and diligent attitude.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Aptitude to learn software such as Yardi and Active Disclosure.
Location & details#
- Location: Downers Grove, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Note: This position does not offer sponsorship.
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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