Sales Support & Data Analytics Intern

Sammons Financial Group Companies; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k) enrollment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group is offering a paid internship in West Des Moines, IA. The role supports the sales teams on projects, learns Salesforce reporting, data mining, and coordinating with internal departments. The 8-10 week program emphasizes development, culture, and volunteer events, with potential extension into the school year.

Interns experience an 80/10/10 approach, exposure to other areas, and collaboration within the organization, while learning about our culture and work environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of the sales process.
• Disciplined and self-motivated.
• Organized with ability to focus on details.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change.
• Motivated to expand industry-specific knowledge.
• High energy level and excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude required

Responsibilities

• Assist recruits and Regional Sales Directors (RSD) with data mining.
• Run reports via Salesforce.
• Track any potential sales contest and incentives, both externally to agents or internally, for the sales team representatives.
• Order supplies for agents.
• Assist with making outbound calls to agents and marketers.
• Proactively increase knowledge of fixed annuity industry and competitor offerings.
• Participate in an energetic, supportive team environment to meet and exceed assigned goals in a high performance culture.
• Maintain and promote a positive image of the team, department, and company. Lead by example, using a 'Sammons First' approach.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Analytical skills

Influence others

Sales process knowledge

Organized

Adaptable

Industry knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Sammons Financial Group is offering a paid internship in West Des Moines, IA. The role supports the sales teams on projects, learns Salesforce reporting, data mining, and coordinating with internal departments. The 8-10 week program emphasizes development, culture, and volunteer events, with potential extension into the school year.

Interns experience an 80/10/10 approach, exposure to other areas, and collaboration within the organization, while learning about our culture and work environment.