Sales Internship: Life & Disability Insurance

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

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.

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