Sales Internship - Richmond, VA

Aerotek; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer 2027 Ascend at Aerotek Internship Program - Sales (10 week paid internship) offers a structured introduction to recruiting, account management and field support within Aerotek's local operations. The paid internship includes exposure to sales processes and could lead to a full-time SDR role.

The program emphasizes business acumen, client interactions, and collaboration with recruiters, account managers, and field support teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Sales related experience preferred.
• Enrollment in college/university pursuing BA/BS in sales or related field.

Responsibilities

• Post available positions on the Internet via the candidate tracking system to increase the pool of candidates.
• Evaluate resumes and screen candidates qualified for interviews.
• Schedule candidates for interviews with Recruiters and shadow recruitment activities.
• Shadow Recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
• Assist with documentation in the applicant tracking system.
• Shadow Account Managers during client visits and requisition qualifications.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Education

BA/BS degree in sales or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Summer 2027 Ascend at Aerotek Internship Program - Sales (10 week paid internship)

The Sales Intern is responsible for learning the three phases of business that Aerotek supports within a local operation. This includes Recruiting, Account Management and Field Support with a heavy emphasis on sales. The sales intern must have strong business acumen as they will be interfacing with not only Aerotek employees but candidates, contractors and clients as well. Successful completion of the program could potentially lead to a full time job offer into our Sales Development Representative program that will accelerate your sales career!

Why Aerotek?

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. We are a privately held organization with over 200+ offices nationwide. We work with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and specialize in staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

Working at Aerotek and why you will love it…

At Aerotek, we prioritize inclusivity and foster a magnetic work environment that empowers our employees to achieve both personal and professional aspirations. By putting the people first, our corporate culture encourages employee engagement and enhances performance through comprehensive training and a positive culture.

Essential Functions:

• Post available positions on the Internet via our candidate tracking system (Connected) to increase the available candidate pool
• Evaluate resumes received and select only those candidate that are qualified to enter in the interview process
• Schedule candidates for interviews with Recruiters
• Shadow Recruiters as they conduct calls, interviews and reference checks
• Maintain all documentation using Aerotek’ s Applicant Tracking System
• Attend Contractor lunches with Recruiters
• Shadow Account Managers on cold calls
• Attend client visits with Account Managers
• Shadow Account Managers through the client acquisition process
• Shadow Account Managers during requisition qualifications
• Attend networking events
• Participate in lead generation and shadowing cold calling sessions
• Shadow Field Support during background investigations and drug test processes
• Shadow Field Support during the unemployment process including claims and hearings

Minimum Education/Experience/Abilities/Skills:

• Currently enrolled in college/university seeking a BA/BS degree (sales degree, minor, certificate preferred)
• Transitioning between Junior and Senior years (preferred)
• MS Office
• Customer Service Experience
• Sales Related Experience

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Our People Are Everything.™ Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 14,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com .

Job ID 2026-14107

Category Internship

Min USD $19.23/Hr

Max USD $19.23/Hr

Location : Location US-VA-Richmond