Business Development Intern- Summer 2027

Summit Consulting; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

National Interstate Insurance Company is offering a Summer 2027 internship in Richfield, Ohio. The program provides hands-on experience across departments, with exposure to business development, sales support, and marketing analytics.

Interns will help with Salesforce data entry, new and renewal submissions, and prospecting activities. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BA in Business, Marketing, or Sales, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree at a four-year college/university.
• Anticipated graduation Fall/Winter 2027 to Spring 2028.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete Salesforce data entry to support Business Development Representatives.
• Handle new and renewal business submission intake.
• Assist in prospecting activities for new business.
• Contribute to marketing analytics project work.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)National Interstate and Vanliner’s Internship ProgramThe National Interstate Internship program gives students the ability to apply skills and knowledge from their classes to the workplace. The program provides a unique hands-on experience to explore the insurance industry and leave an impact on the business. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about various departments, engage in professional development training, and shadow different areas of the business. In addition, social activities foster an environment to network and build relationships. We value the unique perspectives and meaningful contributions our interns bring every summer.The program is taking place in Summer 2027. The role will be expected to work in the Richfield, Ohio office.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesComplete Salesforce data entry to support Business Development RepresentativesNew and renewal business submission intakeWork on prospecting activitiesMarketing analytics project workAssist in locating new producers for several productsJob RequirementsCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2027 to Spring 2028.Prior experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Salesforce experience a plus.Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.Company:NIIC National Interstate Insurance CompanyBenefits:We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.