About the role#
The Sales Internship at Aerotek is a 10-week paid program. You will learn the three core business phases of our local operations: recruiting, account management, and field support. This role emphasizes sales and requires strong business acumen as you interact with employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer for our Sales Development Representative track.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions to our candidate tracking system to expand our candidate pool.
- Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep documentation accurate within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Join recruiters for contractor lunches and attend networking events.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, client acquisition, and requisition qualifications.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Observe field support during background investigations, drug testing, and unemployment claim processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- A sales degree, minor, or certificate is preferred.
- Preference for students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
- Experience in customer service and sales.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Aerotek
Aerotek is a staffing and recruiting firm founded in 1983. Based in Hanover, Maryland, the company operates a network of over 200 offices across North America. It provides workforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facilities maintenance. The company is part of the Allegis Group.
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