Sales Internship

Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc. invites a Sales Intern to begin a career in insurance with strong upward mobility. The program runs for eight weeks in Jackson, MS, with the goal of offering a full-time Associate Producer role after graduation and eventual eligibility for ownership.

You'll support lead generation, client proposals, market research, and training, while developing CRM discipline and relationship skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, risk management, marketing, finance, or related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Strong analytical and proactive attitude with an interest in insurance sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: research and identify prospective clients to support the sales pipeline.
• Producer Support: assist with client proposals, presentations, and account management.
• Market Research: analyze industry trends and competitor activity.
• Training & Development: participate in structured training to build product knowledge and selling skills.
• Administrative Assistance: manage CRM data and policy documents; ensure follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Sales interest

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Sales Intern position is designed as the foundation for a long-term career in insurance with significant upward mobility. You'll have the opportunity to help shape your own career trajectory while learning the business from the ground up. With a successful internship, our goal is to offer you a full-time position as an Associate Producer following your college graduation, the first step toward becoming a full-fledged Producer and ultimately a shareholder in the agency. At Ross & Yerger, we don't just offer jobs; we build careers and create pathways to ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation: Research and identify prospective clients through networking, market analysis, and outreach initiatives to support the sales pipeline.
• Producer Support: Collaborate with senior sales representatives to assist with client proposals, presentations, and account management.
• Market Research: Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and provide insights to the sales team.
• Training & Development: Participate in structured training sessions to build product knowledge, sales techniques, and relationship management skills.
• Administrative Assistance: Support the team by managing CRM data, preparing policy documents, and ensuring follow-up on client interactions.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and will be a rising senior this summer pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, risk management, marketing, finance, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Interest in pursuing a career in sales, particularly in the insurance industry.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Location Requirement:

This internship will be based in our Jackson, MS office. The duration is an 8-week summer program (June - July 2027). Interns should be prepared to travel as part of their responsibilities, with the possibility of overnight stays in hotels while working on assignments outside the Jackson area.

About Ross & Yerger

Since 1860, Ross & Yerger, a Top 100 Independent Insurance Agency headquartered in Jackson, MS, has had an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of its employees, clients, and community. As a perennial “Best Place to Work” organization and one of Mississippi’s healthiest workplaces, we nurture a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement. It’s in that spirit by which we offer tremendous benefits including competitive compensation, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, continuing education reimbursement and generous Paid Time Off.

*This job description is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as business conditions change.