Intern-Field

Description

The role is divided between sales and business development (60‑70%) and recruiting and talent sourcing (30‑40%). Interns support account executives, conduct outbound prospecting, and learn the full sales cycle, while also sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, and assisting recruiters throughout the hiring process.

Program engagement includes daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics and recruiting best practices, a capstone project presented at the end of the internship, and collaborative group challenges and business simulations to reinforce professional development.

• 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 via job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Perform initial 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, recruiting best practices, and professional development.
• Complete a capstone project to present at the internship’s conclusion.
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

Requirements

Candidates should be rising seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in a sales‑related discipline, with strong verbal and written communication skills, a competitive mindset, and the ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

• Learn recruiting lifecycle fundamentals, including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offers.
• Pursue a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior, preferably in sales or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, rapport‑building, and professionalism.
• Exhibit a competitive, motivated attitude with the ability to meet activity goals.
• Show strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.

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 gain hands‑on experience in business development and client engagement while receiving training, mentorship, and direct exposure to lead generation, account outreach, and customer relationship building.

Compensation is $16.50 per hour for up to 40 hours per week over the ten‑week period, and interns can explore Actalent’s culture and community through the company’s Instagram and LinkedIn channels.

The company promotes an inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work and offering community groups and service opportunities for engagement.

• Receive $16.50 per hour, up to 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance