Prudential: 2027 Sales Internship Program

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential is offering a 2027 Sales Internship Program in Newark, NJ Hybrid (with Dresher, PA and Shelton, CT options). You’ll gain hands-on experience in business‑to‑business sales, learn consultative selling, and collaborate with internal teams to improve client experiences.

The internship emphasizes understanding retirement strategies and financial products while developing strong communication and presentation skills for a career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Open to all majors; US employment eligibility required.
• Interest in financial services and collaborative teamwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in business-to-business sales and consultative selling.
• Support strategic sales initiatives, research, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and client experiences.
• Learn wholesaling fundamentals and financial product distribution.
• Help provide solutions and improve sales process efficiencies.
• Deliver client services support across internal partners.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s student graduating 2027–2028

Job description

Job Classification: Sales - Sales Prudential: 2027 Sales Internship Program Location(s): Newark, NJ; Dresher, PA; Shelton, CT

Prudential’s U.S. businesses provide financial advice and develop, distribute, and service income and protection solutions for individuals and institutional clients around the world. In the U.S., our businesses include Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, Retirement Strategies, and Prudential Advisors. They are supported by the USB Service and Claims Operations organization delivering an end-to-end customer experience that’s simple, proactive, and data-driven to fuel financial wellness solutions for our customers. Our Sales and Distribution professionals play the vital and highly visible role of showcasing our integrated products and solutions. Rather than selling directly to consumers, we partner with financial professionals and institutions to educate, consult, and support them in delivering the best outcomes for their clients. We use our talent, capabilities, and unmatched brand to fulfill our purpose of making lives better and solving the financial challenges of our constantly evolving world.

Timeline

Program Dates: Monday, June 7th, 2027 – Friday, August 13th, 2027

Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, at midnight ET (We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close earlier based on volume or role availability.)

What you can expect

• Gaining hands-on experience and learn business-to-business sales including all aspects of a consultative sales model
• Supporting strategic sales initiatives, research, and presentations
• Collaborating with internal teams to improve processes and client experiences
• Learning the fundamentals of wholesaling and financial product distribution
• Partnering with the broader sales team to provide solutions and initiate efforts to improve process efficiencies
• Providing client services support and collaborating with internal business partners to meet customer sales and service needs

You will be empowered to contribute in a meaningful way, add new value to organization initiatives and effect change. Your placement within the Sales Internship Program will be within Retirement Strategies.

Retirement Strategies (Newark, NJ Hybrid; Dresher, PA Hybrid; Shelton, CT Hybrid)

The Retirement Strategies team at Prudential delivers industry-leading solutions for growth and protection to more than 2 million individual and institutional customers. The Retirement Strategies business is comprised of Individual Retirement Strategies and Institutional Retirement Strategies. Prudential Annuities is a division within Prudential’s Individual Retirement Strategies Group that provides innovative retirement solutions to help financial professionals grow their business and ensure that their clients meet their retirement income needs.

What you’ll need

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2027 and May 2028 Open to all majors Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration
• A collaborative mindset and interest in financial services
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, analytical, and time management skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

Note: The salary range for this role is $28.00-$30.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [e-mail] to request assistance.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.