Distribution Sales Intern - Summer 2027

nationallifeinsurancecompany; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time

Grants from charitable foundation

Healthy workplace

Job summary

National Life Group is offering an Internship Program focused on real-world learning in sales and financial services. The internship is onsite four days a week on core days (Mon–Thu) with manager discretion for schedule changes.

Interns will assist the sales team, manage CRM data, and contribute to reports and campaigns. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales, with strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• AI Proficiency Expectations

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with their day-to-day activities
• Maintain and update customer information in CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Prepare sales reports, presentations, and proposals
• Conduct market and competitor research
• Help coordinate sales meetings and demos
• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to support campaigns
• Attend trainings to learn about the financial services industry

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

AI proficiency expectations

Education

Business/Marketing/Sales degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Come join one of America's fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the sales team with their day-to-day activities


• Maintain and update customer information in CRM systems (Salesforce)


• Prepare sales reports, presentations, and proposals


• Conduct market and competitor research


• Help coordinate sales meetings and demos


• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to support campaigns


• Attend trainings to learn about the financial services industry

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Proficiency in MS Office


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment


• AI Proficiency Expectations

AI Proficiency Expectations

• Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.


• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.


• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.


• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.


• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Core Competencies

• Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one's external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.


• Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.


• Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.


• Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.


• Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.


• Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.


• Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.


• Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.

HOW YOU SHOW UP

• Highly reliable, engaged and possess a customer service attitude


• Demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)


• Bring your creativity, thought leadership and curiosity to the table - be an active participant in all forums to contribute and learn


• Strong analytical and crit