About the role#
The Sales Internship is a 10-week paid program designed to teach you the three core phases of our business: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support. You will gain exposure to our operations, interact with candidates and clients, and build a foundation in sales. This program is a pathway to potential full-time roles as a Sales Development Representative.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings to our candidate tracking system to grow our talent pool.
- Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for interviews.
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and Recruiters.
- Shadow Recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain accurate records in our Applicant Tracking System.
- Join Recruiters for contractor lunches and networking events.
- Shadow Account Managers during cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Observe Account Managers as they qualify requisitions.
- Participate in lead generation and cold-calling sessions.
- Follow Field Support staff through background checks, drug testing, and unemployment claims processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Preference for students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
- Preference for those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in customer service or sales-related roles.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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