Sales Internship (Des Moines, IA)

Ascend At Aerotek Sales Internship Program

The Sales Intern is responsible for learning the three phases of business that Aerotek supports within a local operation. This includes Recruiting, Account Management and Field Support with a heavy emphasis on sales. The sales intern must have strong business acumen as they will be interfacing with not only Aerotek employees but candidates, contractors and clients as well. Successful completion of the program could potentially lead to a full time job offer into our Sales Development Representative program that will accelerate your sales career!

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. We are a privately held organization with over 200+ offices nationwide. We work with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and specialize in staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

At Aerotek, we prioritize inclusivity and foster a magnetic work environment that empowers our employees to achieve both personal and professional aspirations. By putting the people first, our corporate culture encourages employee engagement and enhances performance through comprehensive training and a positive culture.

Essential Functions:

• Post available positions on the Internet via our candidate tracking system (Connected) to increase the available candidate pool
• Evaluate resumes received and select only those candidate that are qualified to enter in the interview process
• Schedule candidates for interviews with Recruiters
• Shadow Recruiters as they conduct calls, interviews and reference checks
• Maintain all documentation using Aerotek's Applicant Tracking System
• Attend Contractor lunches with Recruiters
• Shadow Account Managers on cold calls
• Attend client visits with Account Managers
• Shadow Account Managers through the client acquisition process
• Shadow Account Managers during requisition qualifications
• Attend networking events
• Participate in lead generation and shadowing cold calling sessions
• Shadow Field Support during background investigations and drug test processes
• Shadow Field Support during the unemployment process including claims and hearings

Minimum Education/Experience/Abilities/Skills:

• Currently enrolled in college/university seeking a BA/BS degree (sales degree, minor, certificate preferred)
• Transitioning between Junior and Senior years (preferred)
• MS Office
• Customer Service Experience
• Sales Related Experience

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