Job Description
The Sales Intern position is designed for driven, high-achieving rising college seniors who are interested in exploring a career in sales within the insurance industry. This internship provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience that prepares participants for future roles in client-facing sales positions. Interns will gain exposure to various aspects of the business, develop foundational sales skills, and contribute directly to the agency's success.
Responsibilities: - Lead Generation : Research and identify prospective clients through networking, market analysis, and outreach initiatives to support the sales pipeline.
- Producer Support : Collaborate with senior sales representatives to assist with client proposals, presentations, and account management.
- Market Research : Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and provide insights to the sales team.
- Training & Development : Participate in structured training sessions to build product knowledge, sales techniques, and relationship management skills.
- Administrative Assistance : Support the team by managing CRM data, preparing policy documents, and ensuring follow-up on client interactions.
Qualifications: - Currently enrolled and will be a rising senior this summer pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, risk management, marketing, finance, or a related field.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
- Interest in pursuing a career in sales, particularly in the insurance industry.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Location Requirement: This internship will be based in our Jackson, MS office. Interns should be prepared to travel as part of their responsibilities, with the possibility of overnight stays in hotels while working on assignments outside the Jackson area.
About Ross & Yerger Since 1860, Ross & Yerger, a Top 100 Independent Insurance Agency headquartered in Jackson, MS, has had an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of its employees, clients, and community. As a perennial “Best Place to Work” organization and one of Mississippi’s healthiest workplaces, we nurture a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement. It’s in that spirit by which we also share profits and ownership with all employees through our ESOP plan in addition to offering tremendous benefits including competitive compensation, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, continuing education reimbursement and generous Paid Time Off.
*This job description is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as business conditions change.
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