Summer Sales & Recruiting Intern (10 Weeks)

ACTalent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is offering a summer sales internship in the United States & Canada. This 10-week, hourly-paid program focuses on sales, lead generation, account outreach, and client engagement, with mentorship and shadowing to learn the recruiting lifecycle.

You will split time between Sales & Business Development and Recruiting & Talent Sourcing, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real business outcomes while completing a capstone project.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising Senior.
• Pursuing a sales degree, major or certification or member of a sales program on campus is preferred.
• Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in sales and business/client development.
• Competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
• Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
• Learn to make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to understand the full sales cycle.
• Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation efforts.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial resume review and phone screens to assess candidates’ skills, interests, and job fit.
• Support recruiters in managing interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
• Learn fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offer processes.
• Participate in daily and weekly learning sessions on sales tactics, recruiting best practices, and professional development.
• Complete a capstone project to present at the end of the internship.
• Collaborate with peers on group challenges and business simulations.

Skills

Strong interest in sales

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Motivated and goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate (rising Senior)

Sales degree/major or sales program preferred

Job description

Actalent is offering a summer sales internship in the United States & Canada. This 10-week, hourly-paid program focuses on sales, lead generation, account outreach, and client engagement, with mentorship and shadowing to learn the recruiting lifecycle.

You will split time between Sales & Business Development and Recruiting & Talent Sourcing, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real business outcomes while completing a capstone project.