Career Fair (ICSC) - Sales Intern (UF) – Summer 2027

Hayes Locums; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office

Lounge areas

Employee gym

Kitchens

Recreation areas

Job summary

Hayes Locums invites students to join its Sales Internship Program in Fort Lauderdale for Summer 2027. This eight-week, in-office internship offers exposure to consultative sales, business development, and physician staffing in a leading locum tenens firm.

Interns will work 20 paid hours per week at $18.00 per hour, with opportunities for capstone projects and potential future full-time roles upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date during the 2027-2028 academic year.
• Strong interest in sales, recruiting, business development, or related career paths.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Consultants with administrative processes related to physician placement activities.
• Participate in outbound prospecting efforts, including phone calls, messaging, and candidate outreach.
• Maintain and update CRM and internal systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with sales, recruiting, operations, and support teams to better understand the sales cycle.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and sales development activities.
• Support projects that enhance sales operations and business performance.
• Shadow high‑performing consultants and leaders to gain insight into successful sales strategies.
• Complete a Capstone Project focused on a real business initiative and present recommendations to Sales Leadership at the conclusion of the program.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Internship Program with Hayes Locums

Learn Sales From Top Performers—Not Textbooks

Train, Grow, and Compete in a Real Sales Environment

Fort Lauderdale, FL (In-Office) | Summer 2027

The Hayes Locums Sales Internship is an immersive, hands‑on program designed for ambitious students interested in sales, business development, recruiting, and relationship management.

Over the course of this paid eight-week internship, you'll gain real‑world experience within one of the nation's leading physician staffing firms while learning the fundamentals of consultative sales. You'll work alongside experienced Sales Consultants and leaders, develop professional business skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the business.

This program is designed to provide a realistic preview of a career in healthcare staffing sales.

Top-performing interns may be considered for future full-time Sales Consultant opportunities upon graduation.

Program Details:

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (In-Office)
• Dates: June 7 – July 29, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in-office)
• Hours: 20 paid hours per week
• Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
• Lunch: One‑hour unpaid lunch break daily

What You’ll Learn

• Consultative sales and relationship‑building techniques
• Business development and prospecting strategies
• Professional communication and negotiation fundamentals
• Physician staffing and the locum tenens healthcare industry
• CRM systems and pipeline management
• Sales operations and business workflows
• Cross‑functional collaboration and teamwork

You’ll learn directly from experienced Sales Consultants and leaders while gaining exposure to real business challenges and opportunities.

What You Will Do

As a Sales Intern, you'll support the business while developing foundational sales and professional skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Sales Consultants with administrative processes related to physician placement activities
• Participate in outbound prospecting efforts, including phone calls, messaging, and candidate outreach
• Maintain and update CRM and internal systems with accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborate with sales, recruiting, operations, and support teams to better understand the sales cycle
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and sales development activities
• Support projects that enhance sales operations and business performance
• Shadow high‑performing consultants and leaders to gain insight into successful sales strategies
• Complete a Capstone Project focused on a real business initiative and present recommendations to Sales Leadership at the conclusion of the program

Examples of capstone projects may include evaluating internal systems, improving workflow efficiencies, enhancing user experiences, or identifying process improvement opportunities

What You Bring

We're looking for students who are motivated, curious, coachable, and excited to learn about professional sales.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date during the 2027-2028 academic year
• Strong interest in sales, recruiting, business development, or related career paths
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Major, minor, concentration, or certification in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Professional Selling, Psychology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, or a related field
• Prior sales, business, leadership, customer service, athletics, campus organization, or recruiting experience
• Demonstrated interest in relationship‑driven or client‑facing careers

Why Hayes Locums?

At Hayes Locums, we believe exceptional client and physician relationships begin with exceptional people. As one of the nation's leading locum tenens staffing firms, we connect physicians and advanced practice providers with healthcare organizations across the country, helping ensure patients receive quality care when and where it's needed.

Founded in 2012, Hayes has earned a national reputation for integrity, service excellence, and results. The company is ranked the 6th largest locum tenens firmby Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Culture & Workplace

Hayes Locums fosters a highly collaborative, performance‑driven environment built on accountability, teamwork, and shared success.

• Work side‑by‑side with experienced sales professionals
• Learn from top‑performing consultants and leaders
• Experience a highly collaborative and performance‑driven environment
• Gain exposure to the day‑to‑day operations of a successful sales organization
• Build professional skills that will benefit you throughout your career

Fort Lauderdale Headquarters Perks

• Modern, open‑office design with glass‑walled offices
• Lounge areas for collaboration
• Private, employee‑only gym
• Fully stocked kitchens on each floor
• Onsite amenities including ping pong, foosball, and a golf simulator

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Hayes Locums is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified individuals are considered. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.