Description

Interns split their time between sales and recruiting activities. About 60‑70% of the role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead research, making sales calls, preparing proposals, and participating in sales meetings, while the remaining 30‑40% involves sourcing and screening candidates, supporting recruiters, and learning the full recruiting lifecycle.

The internship includes daily and weekly learning sessions covering sales tactics and recruiting best practices, a capstone project to be presented at the end, and collaborative group challenges and business simulations to develop professional skills.

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify 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 and lead generation
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases
• Conduct 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 outreach messages
• Attend daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting best practices
• Complete a capstone project to present at the end of the internship
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations

Requirements

Candidates should be rising seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a sales‑related major or certification. Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus, and applicants must demonstrate strong communication, organization, motivation, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Learn recruiting lifecycle fundamentals including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offers
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and build rapport quickly
• Manage time effectively, multitask, and stay organized
• Adapt quickly to a fast‑paced environment and incorporate feedback

Benefits

Actalent offers a 10‑week, hourly‑paid summer internship designed for high‑energy, sales‑driven students in the United States and Canada. The program provides hands‑on experience in business development and client engagement, with extensive training, mentorship, and the opportunity to work alongside local teams to drive measurable results.

Compensation is $20.25 per hour for up to 40 hours a week over the ten‑week period. Actalent is part of the Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions, and promotes an inclusive culture with various community groups and a philanthropic foundation supporting local initiatives.

• Earn $20.25 per hour, up to 40 hours per week for 10 weeks

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance