About the role#
Unum is hiring for a 10-week paid internship in sales and client management. You will work in a professional office setting and gain experience in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace. This program provides a look at the full lifecycle of a case, from prospecting and quoting to enrollment and relationship management. You will work independently and within teams while receiving guidance from assigned mentors and sponsors. The program concludes with a capstone presentation where you will analyze an assigned business case for key leaders.
What you'll do#
- Experience the lifecycle of a Unum case through weekly focus areas.
- Participate in targeted job shadows with sales and client management colleagues.
- Attend weekly information sessions and networking events with your intern cohort.
- Develop professional skills through dedicated workshops.
- Present your analysis of a business case to leadership at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college degree program, with preference for rising seniors or first-year graduate students.
- A competitive GPA.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- Ability to work independently and manage project work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Interest in sales, client management, and the insurance industry.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, or Psychology.
Location & details#
- Location: Addison, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Unum
Unum provides financial protection benefits including disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. The company also offers dental and vision coverage alongside leave management and behavioral health services. Founded in 1848, the firm operates as a public company with over 11,000 employees. Its headquarters are in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with additional offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland.
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