Sales Intern

Aon plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Exclusive discount programs

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

NFP, an Aon company, is seeking a full-time, paid Sales Intern in Charlotte, NC to work closely with SVPs, Producers, Account Executives, and Account Managers to support client servicing and sales activities. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the insurance sales lifecycle, including preparing proposals, gathering underwriting data, and CRM updates, while building professional relationships.

You will develop strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree (Business, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, or related field preferred).
• Prior internship, customer service, or leadership experience preferred.
• No insurance license required for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support Producers and Sales team members with day-to-day client servicing activities.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, presentations, and renewal materials.
• Help gather information for underwriting submissions and carrier communications.
• Participate in fact-finding meetings and assist with data collection.
• Support prospecting efforts, including list development and CRM updates.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and internal partners on sales initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing in Business, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Who We Are:

NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

Basic Function:

This is a temporary, fully paid internship working closely with SVPs, Producers, Account Executives, and Account Managers to support client servicing and sales activities. The Sales Intern assists with day-to-day account support for a defined set of clients and prospects and collaborates with internal teams to build strong working relationships. The role requires frequent verbal, electronic, and written communication and provides meaningful exposure to the commercial insurance sales lifecycle.

Summary:

We believe a company is only as great as its people. This full-time, paid Sales Internship is designed to provide hands-on professional experience, mentorship, and exposure to the insurance industry. Interns support the Sales team while developing foundational skills in client service, sales support, and internal collaboration that may prepare them for future career opportunities within NFP.

Job Accountabilities:

• Support Producers and Sales team members with day-to-day client servicing activities
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, presentations, and renewal materials
• Help gather information for underwriting submissions and carrier communications
• Participate in fact-finding meetings and assist with data collection
• Support prospecting efforts, including list development and CRM updates
• Collaborate with Account Managers and internal partners on sales initiatives
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients, teammates, and partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-service mindset with proactive problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on responsibilities

Education / Experience / License Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree (Business, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, or related field preferred)
• Prior internship, customer service, or leadership experience preferred
• No insurance license required for the internship

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The horuly range for this position is $18.00– $24.00. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.