Description

In the Sales & Business Development portion (60%–70% of the role), interns conduct outbound prospecting, support account executives with lead research and market mapping, learn to make sales calls and craft outreach messages, assist in preparing proposals and client materials, and participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews while shadowing professionals on client calls.

The Recruiting & Talent Sourcing component (30%–40%) involves sourcing and screening candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases, conducting resume reviews and phone screens, supporting recruiters with interview coordination and communications, and learning the fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, negotiations, and offers.

Interns also engage in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting best practices, complete a capstone project to present at the program’s end, and collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

• Conduct outbound prospecting and qualify potential clients.
• Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
• Make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early‑stage client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to learn the full sales cycle.
• Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach.
• Source and screen candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Perform resume reviews and phone screens to assess candidate fit.
• Assist recruiters with interview scheduling, follow‑ups, and candidate communications.
• Write and post job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
• Attend daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting best practices.
• Complete a capstone project and present findings at the internship’s conclusion.
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

Requirements

Qualifications include being a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (preferably in sales), having prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience, strong verbal and written communication, the ability to build rapport quickly, and a competitive, motivated mindset with strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Learn recruiting lifecycle fundamentals, including client meetings, negotiations, and offers.
• Pursue a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior, preferably in a sales‑related field.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Show a competitive, motivated attitude with the ability to meet activity goals.
• Exhibit strong organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Accept feedback, adapt quickly, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

Actalent offers a 10‑week, hourly‑paid summer sales internship designed for high‑energy, sales‑driven students across the United States and Canada. Interns receive training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience in business development, client engagement, and the recruiting lifecycle, working directly with local teams to impact consultants and clients.

Compensation is $20.25 per hour for up to 40 hours per week over the 10‑week period, and candidates are encouraged to view Actalent’s Instagram and LinkedIn for a glimpse of the team culture.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance