BLP Intern – Sales

Job Description:

Business Leadership Program Internship Overview: 

Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program Summer Internship is a 10-week paid assignment in one of our 10 Tracks. During the summer, each BLP Intern is provided with project work that is important to our business, and we’ll look to you to challenge us and contribute to driving innovation for our future. Beyond the assignment, BLPs gain the full Synchrony Experience with an immersive orientation during Week 1, the Intern Summer Series to meet and network with leaders around the business, and ongoing support from a team and mentors who are invested in your success. 

 
Sales & Relationship Management BLP Internship Experience: What You’ll Accomplish  

 
This internship is for students who are looking to get a critical jump start on a career in Sales & Relationship Management, working side by side with our experts in the function to gain valuable hands-on experience.  

In the Sales & Relationship Management BLP Internship, you may gain experience in sales, risk, client development, relationship management, customer relationship management, business development, and field sales work specific to the business. This may include:  

• Partnering with a Sales Leader to provide reporting and analytical support that is critical to executing the Sales strategy.  

• Focusing on key initiatives between the client and the business to foster the ongoing growth and profitability of the overall relationship through supporting customer retention projects, compliance initiatives, and consistent communications. 

• Partnering with platform business development teams to provide support for new deals and assist with Sales presentations to prospective Synchrony clients. 

• Creating and fostering key client relationships by building sustainable sales goals. 

What do we look for in all potential BLP Interns? 

• Ability to effectively work independently and within collaborative teams  

• Proven leadership both inside and beyond the classroom 

• Strong project management and communication skills 

• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and passion for learning  

• Passion for excellence with high integrity and a commitment to quality 

• Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in area of work 

 
Desired Characteristics for the Sales & Relationship Management Track 

• Candidates with passion to work in Sales roles 

• Good presentation skills and the capability to meet deadlines 

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead projects of varying scope 

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills 

• Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills 

• Inquisitive and able to learn quickly, as the program has a steep learning curve 

Basic Qualifications & Requirements  

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a field of business (Financ