Sales Internship-Life and Disability Insurance (Summer 2027)

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Principal Financial Group's Sales Internship Program (Summer 2027) on the Life and Disability Insurance team offers hands-on sales exposure within a Fortune 500 context. You’ll support advisors by phone, learn Salesforce, and shadow teams across US territories to build a strong professional network.

This Des Moines internship provides practical experience for those pursuing or who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a culture that values initiative and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Interest in a career in sales.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support through phone interaction with advisors and brokerage offices.
• Assist in prospecting new sources of business using Salesforce.
• Shadow sales teams across US territories, gaining experience and networking.
• Perform basic reporting related to sales performance.
• Assist with special projects and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Possibly pursue Life/Health licenses in the future.

Skills

Sales support

Prospecting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Salesforce

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in progress or completed

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

What You’ll Do

Come join Principal’s Sales Internship Program (Summer 2027) on our Business Solutions- Life and Disability Insurance team! As a sales intern, you’ll get an in-depth look at what it takes to be successful in a sales-driven career in the future.

• Provide sales support through phone interaction with a variety of advisors and brokerage offices.
• Assist in prospecting new sources of business while learning how to utilize Salesforce, our client relationship management tool.
• Partner with and shadow sales teams in every US territory, gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.
• Perform basic reporting tasks related to sales performance.
• Assist with special projects assigned.
• Actively contribute to a fun and creative team culture embracing new ideas every day.
• Potentially have an opportunity to pursue industry relevant licenses and credentials (i.e., Life/Health License).

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate or graduate level degree.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or involvement within the community
• Interest in a career in sales
• Preference will be given to students who have experience with sales either through a previous internship, involvement, or work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$24 - $24 / hour

Time Off Program

Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state.

Pension Eligible

No

Our Internship Culture

Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You'll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more! https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers/internships

Through your experience, here's what you can expect:

• Work alongside experienced professionals
• Gain career direction to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Contribute to work that helps more people and businesses around the world save enough, have enough and protect enough.
• Explore new perspectives in an inclusive, welcoming culture.

Internship Stipend

You will receive a lump sum stipend of $4,000. This amount is intended to support incidental expenses you may incur as part of your internship. The Company will provide a tax gross-up on this stipend as a financial benefit, but is not intended to compensate for all tax liabilities.

Location(s)

This internship will be located at our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our interns.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9/24/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

9/24/2026

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