Prudential: 2027 Sales Internship Program

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); The Ironbound (NJ); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) offers a Sales Internship Program delivering hands-on experience in a business-to-business sales environment. You will support financial professionals through a consultative approach and collaborate with internal teams to enhance client experiences.

The Retirement Strategies team in Newark, NJ Hybrid; Dresher, PA Hybrid; Shelton, CT Hybrid, handles retirement solutions for a wide client base.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program graduating between Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• Open to all majors.
• US employment authorization required; visa sponsorship not provided.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Job description

Job Classification:Sales - SalesPrudential: 2027 Sales Internship ProgramLocation(s):Newark, NJ; Dresher, PA; Shelton, CTPrudential’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, 2027Application 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:As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a business-to-business environment, learning how we support financial professionals through a consultative approach.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Gaining hands-on experience and learn business-to-business sales including all aspects of a consultative sales modelSupporting strategic sales initiatives, research, and presentationsCollaborating with internal teams to improve processes and client experiencesLearning the fundamentals of wholesaling and financial product distributionPartnering with the broader sales team to provide solutions and initiate efforts to improve process efficienciesProviding client services support and collaborating with internal business partners to meet customer sales and service needsYou 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 2028Open to all majorsPrudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for considerationIt’d be a plus if you had:A collaborative mindset and interest in financial servicesStrong communication and presentation skillsStrong problem solving, critical thinking, analytical, and time management skillsTime management and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationshipsHere’s what to expect when you apply:Submit your application | Apply to up to three roles that best match your interests and skills.Complete a first-round video interview | If selected, you’ll be invited to record responses to a few interview questions. This helps our teams get to know you better and allows you to share your story on your own time.Join us for final round interviews | If you advance, you’ll be invited to meet with our team—either virtually or in person—to learn more about our business, culture, and role.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] you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [e-mail] to request assistance.