Workforce Benefits Sales Intern - Spring 2027 - Remote

Symetra; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Symetra's Workforce Benefits Sales Internship Program is a ten-week development experience designed to prepare emerging talent for careers in insurance sales. Interns gain exposure to product portfolio, end-to-end sales lifecycle, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Underwriting, Marketing, Claims, RFP, and Account Management.

Through mentoring, weekly coaching, and hands-on project work, interns conduct market research, analyze sales data, and support sales initiatives, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; data analysis and market research skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify sales opportunities.
• Support Sales Managers on projects and daily selling activities.
• Analyze sales data and prepare reports on initiatives.
• Contribute to sales enablement and process improvement projects.

Skills

Market research

Sales analysis

Communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree pursuing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Workforce Benefits Sales Intern!

About The Program

The Workforce Benefits Sales Internship Program is a comprehensive ten-week development experience designed to prepare emerging talent for future careers in insurance sales. Through a structured blend of industry education, hands-on project work, and cross-functional exposure, interns gain a deep understanding of the Benefits business, Symetra’s product portfolio, and the end-to-end sales lifecycle.

Interns are immersed in the fundamentals of Symetra’s employee benefits offerings while learning how Symetra's products are marketed, sold, underwritten, and supported. The program provides direct access to leaders across Sales, Underwriting, Marketing, Claims, RFP, and Account Management, enabling interns to develop a broad, integrated perspective of the business. In addition, interns receive mentoring, weekly coaching, and opportunities to shadow sales activities, including virtual broker interactions.

Core intern responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing sales data, supporting sales initiatives, and contributing to strategic projects that enhance prospecting, sales enablement, and internal process optimization. Project experiences are designed to develop professional skills as well as real-world sales acumen, while encouraging cross-team collaboration and creative problem-solving.

By the conclusion of the program, interns will have gained practical on-the-job experience, a strong professional network, and actionable insight into the dynamics of Group Benefits insurance sales—all supporting Symetra’s mission of delivering value, transparency, and sustainability to customers nationwide.

What You Will Do

• Research and market analysis to assist in sourcing sales opportunities.
• Assist various Sales Managers within Workforce Benefits on projects and daily selling activities.
• Analyze Sales data and create reports on Sales-related initiatives.
• Sales-related process, support, tools, and implementation projects

Compensation

$22.00 hourly rate

Who You Are

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a career path in sales
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast- paced, solution-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual conferencing
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Research and analytical skills
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Self-motivated and open to new learning opportunities

What Our Interns Have To Say

• “I could not have asked for a better company culture and group of people for my first internship.” – 2021 Intern
• “Overall, the program was run extremely well, especially for it being done virtually. I would highly recommend this program to people looking for an internship.” – 2021 Intern
• “This intern experience was everything I had hoped it would be. I learned a lot and the projects I was given had an actual impact on the company. Everyone was so welcoming and supportive I felt extremely comfortable asking questions.