About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship for students interested in sales and business development. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting account executives and recruiters, learning the full lifecycle of client engagement and talent acquisition. You will participate in daily learning sessions, collaborate on group challenges, and complete a final capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Identify and qualify potential clients through outbound prospecting.
- Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
- Make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
- Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
- Shadow sales professionals on client calls and visits.
- Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates.
- Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, and internal databases.
- Conduct initial resume reviews and phone screens.
- Support recruiters in managing interviews and candidate communications.
- Assist in writing and posting job descriptions.
- Learn the fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- A strong interest in sales and business development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- A competitive, motivated mindset with a focus on reaching activity goals.
- A willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.
- Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
- A sales degree, major, certification, or participation in a campus sales program is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: $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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