Intern- C2C Sales

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Vanguard Group in Malvern is launching a paid College to Corporate Sales Internship for summer 2027. You'll gain exposure to Vanguard's sales organizations and lead high-impact assignments that help investors.

Open to all majors with a preference for Business, Finance, Marketing or Accounting, you will receive coaching and mentorship from your program manager and buddy, while building relationships across a fast-growing network.

Qualifications

• Open to all majors; preference for Business, Finance, Marketing or Accounting or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with quick learning and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Learn and practice sales skills that showcase relationship management and problem-solving.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from program managers and buddies.
• Contribute to high-impact assignments that support clients and the business.

Job description

Take a Stand for Investors Join Vanguard’s College to Corporate Sales Internship Program and gain hands‑on experience at one of the world’s largest investment firms. This internship is designed to help you build valuable skills, explore a career in sales, and make a meaningful impact along the way. You'll gain exposure to Vanguard's key sales organizations while leading high-impact assignments that contribute to our mission of giving investors the best chance for investment success.

In this internship program you will: Learn and practice sales skills that showcase how relationship management, creative thinking, and problem‑solving drive success in a world-class corporation. Gain confidence in navigating the ambiguities of the industry as you identify problems, recommend solutions, and improve how the business functions. Receive personalized coaching and mentorship by meeting regularly with your program manager, internship manager, and buddy, ensuring you have the support needed to excel. Cultivate new relationships in a fast‑growing network of dedicated professionals working to do what’s right for the client.

Kickstart a Career that Counts

This is your chance to kickstart a career that counts, developing your potential as a confident, capable, and engaging leader under the guidance of top industry sales leadership. The internship program is designed to give you the necessary skills and experiences to excel in sales. Upon successful completion of the internship, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full‑time role aligned with one of Vanguard’s sales divisions or one of our Vanguard Specialty Programs. These roles and rotational programs promote networking, growth and development, and an emphasis on leadership and client impact.

What it Takes

To be considered for this internship program, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about building a career in sales.

• Open to all majors, with a preference for candidates pursuing degrees in Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or related fields, who are interested in a career in financial services.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and guiding others in both formal and informal contexts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge and maintain professional relationships within a diverse network.
• The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Quick learner with the ability to grasp new concepts swiftly, adapt seamlessly to evolving environments, and take initiative in a fast‑paced setting.
• A proactive approach to achieving goals and effectively managing multiple tasks.

Special Factors

• At this time, Vanguard is only considering candidates that will not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain U.S. work authorization.
• This program is a full‑time, paid summer internship.
• The start date for this program will be May/June 2027.
• Acceptance into the program is contingent upon a successful drug‑screening result and background check.
• You will have the opportunity to give back to the community by donating your time and talent during a paid Volunteer Day with your intern cadre.
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission - we're on a mission. To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer‑sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.