Sales Support Intern - SIAG (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid development time

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group is offering a paid internship in West Des Moines, IA, designed to expose you to multiple areas of the organization and develop real project experience over 8-10 weeks. You will support the sales team by data mining, running Salesforce reports, and assisting with outbound calls to agents and marketers.

The program emphasizes a balanced, learning-focused experience with cross-functional exposure and culture events, culminating in professional growth and industry knowledge

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Adaptable to frequent change.
• Motivated to expand industry knowledge.
• High energy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruits and RSDs with data mining.
• Run reports via Salesforce.
• Track sales contest incentives.
• Order supplies for agents.
• Assist with outbound calls to agents and marketers.
• Increase knowledge of fixed annuity industry.
• Participate in a high performance team culture.
• Promote a positive image of the team and company.
• Embrace Sammons Financial Group shared values.

Skills

Data mining

Communication skills

Independence

Analytical thinking

Sales process knowledge

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

What You Can Expect In This Role

Assist the sales teams by providing support on numerous projects within the team. Support efforts to increase overall effectiveness and efficiency of the sales support team in order to increase sales and overall bottom line results for the Sammons Financial Group Member Companies. Work collaboratively with internal departments to fulfill needs and requests. Internship Information: Our Internship program is designed to give students experience with projects and performing tasks within their hired work area. You will be exposed to other areas within the organization by participating in development, culture and volunteer events. This paid internship is 8-10 weeks in length with the possibility of extending hours into the school year. Our internship program holds an 80/10/10 approach, meaning that 80% of your work time will involve performing tasks or working on projects within your hired work area. Another 10% of the time, you will be exposed to learning in other areas within your assigned division to get more corporate experience. Then, the final 10% will be spent in shared experiences across the organization, where you will get to really learn about our culture and work environment.

What You'll Do In This Role

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Individual pursuing their Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field Preferred
• 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 appropriate details
• Ability to adapt to frequent change
• Motivated to expand industry-specific knowledge
• High energy level and excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude required

Other Requirements

• Criminal background check required.

Salary Range Information

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Work-life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do your best work-together shaping our future shared success.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.).

Additional Information

Sammons Financial Group 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, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADA

Sammons Financial Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, including navigating our website or applying for a position, please contact [e-mail] or call 800-728-2987.

E-Verify

Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies

Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.