Intern-Field

Cognitioworld; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld is offering a sales internship for a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree. You will support outbound prospecting, build target lists, craft outreach messages, and assist in preparing client materials.

This hands-on role lets you shadow sales professionals and learn the full sales cycle in a fast-paced environment. You will gain practical experience in candidate sourcing and recruiting basics as part of the capstone project and weekly learning sessions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising Senior.
• Preference for those pursuing a sales degree, major, certification, or membership in a sales program on campus.
• Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
• Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
• Make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to understand the full sales cycle.
• Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation efforts.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial resume review and phone screens to assess candidates’ skills, interests, and job fit.
• Support recruiters in managing interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
• Assist in writing and posting job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
• Learn fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offer processes.
• Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics, recruiting best practices, and professional development.
• Complete a capstone project to present at the end of the internship.
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

Skills

Sales interest

Excellent communication

Quick learner

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (rising senior)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
• Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
• Make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to understand the full sales cycle.
• Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation efforts.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial resume review and phone screens to assess candidates’ skills, interests, and job fit.
• Support recruiters in managing interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
• Assist in writing and posting job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
• Learn fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offer processes.
• Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics, recruiting best practices, and professional development.
• Complete a capstone project to present at the end of the internship.
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising Senior.
• Preference for those pursuing a sales degree, major, certification, or membership in a sales program on campus.
• Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in sales and business/client development.
• Competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking ability.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $19.23/hour; maximum 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.