About the role#
Actalent is looking for interns for a 10-week summer program. This is a full-time, paid role designed to provide hands-on experience in business development, client engagement, and the recruiting lifecycle. You will work alongside our local teams, receive mentorship, and participate in training sessions to build your skills in sales and talent acquisition.
What you'll do#
- Prospect and qualify potential clients through outbound outreach.
- Support account executives with market mapping, lead research, and target list development.
- Learn to conduct sales calls, create outreach messages, and nurture client relationships.
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and other client materials.
- Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
- Shadow sales professionals during client calls and site visits.
- Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress reports.
- Source and screen candidates using job boards, social media, and internal databases.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens to assess candidate fit.
- Help recruiters manage interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
- Write and post job descriptions.
- Learn recruiting fundamentals like client meetings, negotiations, and offer processes.
- Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on professional development and sales tactics.
- Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.
- Complete and present a capstone project at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree as a rising Senior in Business Administration.
- A strong interest in sales and business development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You are competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward specific activity goals.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a professional attitude.
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- A willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
- Prior experience in customer service, campus leadership, or sales is a plus.
- Preference for candidates pursuing a sales degree, certification, or those active in a campus sales program.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Roseville, California.
- The internship is an on-site position.
- This is a full-time, paid program for Summer 2027.
- Compensation is $19.23 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
About Actalent
Actalent provides engineering and science services along with talent solutions. The company supports nearly 30,000 consultants and works with over 4,500 clients across North America, Asia, and Europe. Its expertise covers product and manufacturing, laboratory sciences, and construction management. Actalent is a subsidiary of Allegis Group and maintains its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland.
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