Sales and Business Development Intern

NWU; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship with PTO and holiday

Personal and professional development

Scholarship opportunity

Volunteer time off and volunteer work

Exposure to executive team

Company social events

Team projects

Job summary

NWU is offering an internship opportunity in Cedar Rapids, IA, focused on gaining hands-on experience across Transportation, Risk Management, and Employee Benefits.

You will collaborate with sales and service teams, learn policy management, and contribute to client-ready solutions while meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Freshman or Sophomore status preferred in a business/insurance-related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Genuine interest in the insurance industry.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Transportation, Risk Management, and Employee Benefits to learn the practices.
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to understand client needs and contribute to tailored insurance solutions.
• Meet project deadlines and stay organized in work content and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Gain hands-on experience managing policies, endorsements, renewals, and assisting in claims processing.
• Make outbound calls from supplied lists.
• Assist in preparation of divisional meetings and trainings.
• Engage in workshops and trainings to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate client records, policy documentation, and other data.
• Contribute to market analysis and research projects providing insights for decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating project updates and recommendations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Office productivity

Interest in insurance industry

Education

Pursuing a college degree (Freshman/Sophomore) in business/marketing/finance/risk management or insurance

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Rotate through Transportation, Risk Management, and Employee Benefits to learn the nuances of these practices
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to understand client needs and contribute to tailored insurance solutions
• Meet project deadlines and organize time to complete work with appropriate content and organization
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and internship cohort
• Gain hands-on experience managing policies, endorsements, renewals, and assisting in claims processing
• Make outbound calls from supplied call lists
• Assist in preparation of divisional meetings and trainings
• Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance skills and industry knowledge
• Maintain accurate client records, policy documentation, and other critical data
• Contribute to market analysis and research projects providing insights for decision-making
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• Freshman or Sophomore status, preferably pursuing education in business, marketing, finance, risk management, or insurance-related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Genuine interest in the insurance industry
• Comfortable with technology including Teams and Outlook

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship with paid time off and holiday pay
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Scholarship opportunity
• Paid volunteer time off and volunteer opportunities
• Exposure to executive team
• Company social events
• Team projects