Paid Sales Development Intern - Mentored with Clients

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems invites students to participate in a 10-week paid internship program located in the Chicago area, running June–August 2027. Interns will receive mentorship, complete day-to-day assignments, and work on group projects with exposure to clients and sales leadership.

Interns shadow recruiters, account managers and leaders to gain insight into a career in sales, culminating in a final presentation and potential full-time opportunities the following year.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Sales undergraduate program as a rising senior (December 2026 & May 2027 grads).
• Strong desire for a career in outside sales (sales majors or minors preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced work environment.
• Professional demeanor and presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and good follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• 10-week paid program, June-August 2027.
• Mentors to guide students through the experience and provide resources to complete day-to-day assignments and group projects.
• Responsibilities include assisting the office with a sales territory review, business development and exposure to clients.
• Interns will shadow and interact with recruiters, account managers, and leadership to gain a better understanding of a career in sales and the industry.
• Each intern will be assigned a final presentation project.
• Interns who successfully complete the program will be considered for full-time employment the following year.

Skills

Sales interest

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Self-management

Education

Sales undergraduate program

Job description

TEKsystems invites students to participate in a 10-week paid internship program located in the Chicago area, running June–August 2027. Interns will receive mentorship, complete day-to-day assignments, and work on group projects with exposure to clients and sales leadership.

Interns shadow recruiters, account managers and leaders to gain insight into a career in sales, culminating in a final presentation and potential full-time opportunities the following year.