Sales Internship Summer 2027

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company is offering an in-person internship program in Nashville, TN, designed to build practical experience in sales and client support. Interns will participate in the Sales Academy, sharpen public speaking, shadow professionals, and work on meaningful projects to enable sales across the organization.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates rising senior students with strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management ability, analytical mindset,

Qualifications

• Ideal internship candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, analytical skills, customer focus and initiative.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Jackson is an equal-opportunity employer and tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience across the Sales Department and National Sales Desk.
• Build contacts and networking opportunities in your field of interest.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and participate in skill development activities.
• Engage in personal and professional development and project-specific training.
• Explore career paths and potential college credit through your university.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate student (rising senior)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

The Jackson® Internship Program is practical work experience that enhances a student's academic, career, and personal development while helping Jackson identify well-trained and talented individuals.

Program Description

Jackson believes its internship program is an investment in the future. The program's intent is to provide students with an opportunity to use their skills, aid in their personal development, and have enjoyable and meaningful work assignments.

Department Description & Program Specifics

Jackson’s National Sales Desk partners with External Wholesalers to educate and provide sales support to financial advisors across the country.

Interns within the Sales Department will participate in skill development opportunities such as Jackon’s Sales Academy, sharpen public speaking skills, job shadow, and work on valuable projects to enable sales across the organization.

Overall, the internship program provides:

• Real-world experience
• Contacts and networking opportunities in your field of interest
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Personal and professional development
• Career exploration
• Project-specific training
• Possible college credit through your accredited university
• Challenging and meaningful assignments
• Accountability for work
• Value-added contribution
• Competitive compensation

Location

In-person program in Nashville, TN.

Education

Undergraduate level – must be a rising senior at time of internship.

Requirements

Ideal internship candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management skills, analytical skills, a customer focus, working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong initiative.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job.

The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program.