Field Sales Intern

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! 

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Job Type:

Full time

 

Exempt/Non Exempt:

 

Hourly

Job Description:

 

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Why Intern with the AAA The Auto Club Group (ACG)

The ACG Internship Program aims to provide a rich, relevant, and rewarding experience for college students. Interns will have weekly touch-bases with the Internship Team and meet virtually with executives from around the organization. The goal of the program is to provide interns the opportunity to connect, network, and grow as they work on department-specific projects and is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization.

In this position with the AAA ACG Field Distribution team, you will:

• Work on a team with, and be mentored by, top sales producers

• Provide support to members, customers, and staff in an assigned branch location

• Receive ongoing development and exposure to several business lines and departments to broaden your knowledge of ACG and our related industries

A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Sales Intern

ACG is seeking an outgoing, motivated student to join our team as a Sales Intern. In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in local branch marketing campaigns and community outreach

• Analyze and participate in the creation of sales initiatives, promotions, and special events supporting our Banking and Insurance business

• Learn more about the insurance industry, and apply your knowledge to real-world sales and service processes

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO

Required Qualifications:

Must be:

• At least a junior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university, studying a related field (e.g., Business, Communications, Management, Sales, etc.) with a 3.0 GPA minimum

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S

Must have:

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills (oral and written), organization skills, and strong situational adaptability

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Technical savvy

• Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize tasks to ensure timely solutions to problems that meet business line goals

• Experience with PC software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

• Experience in the service or sales industries

Knowledge of:

• Basic math calculations to accurately perform various types of transactions

Ability to:

• Learn the full range ACG products, services and functions to perform the responsibilities of assigned job

• Assist internal/external client in response to questions, requests and resolution of problems

• Review records, system files, reports, etc. to ensure correct information is reflected and/or assigned

• Gather data and prepare/track reports

• Assist and/or develop reports/presentations/recommendations for management review

• Communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public

• Rotate within department/field location to cross-train on various business line functions

• Work independently and on teams

• Initiate and provide good customer service to internal and/or external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and adapt to corporate cultures and processes and provide own relevant and effective experience and best practices

• Be comfortable in an environment where responsibilities are broadly defined, resources are limited, and collaboration is critical to success

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Compensation and Time Commitment  

The Auto Club Group will provide compensation of $19.50/hour for 40 hours/week. The interns will be expected to report during the hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm (CT) Monday through Friday for the duration of the program’s twelve (12) weeks.