Colonial Life is looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial intern to join our local sales team inDallasfor 10 weeks as a part of the company’s National Young Entrepreneurs Program.

This program is an opportunity to gain hands-on, professional sales experience. Applicants for this internship should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, team environment. Upon successful completion of the program, the intern will have gained valuable experiences in every aspect of the insurance sales industry, obtained a life and health insurance license and potentially be offered an opportunity to interview for a long-term career opportunity.

Job responsibilities:
20 hours per week expected

•Participate in Regional Instructor training sessions to understand more about the company, prospecting and how our salespeople start a career with Colonial Life.

•Job shadow Territory Manager and District General Agents in various roles to understand the process of building relationships with local business owners, coordinating a new account and enrolling employees in their benefits.

•Attend business appointments and observe sales managers conducting presentations with decision makers.

•Assist account coordinators with organizing on-site benefit enrollments and sit in on an enrollment session at local employer.

•Participate in day-to-day territory office activity including but not limited to phone call clinics to set appointments and/or recruit.

•Assist Territory Recruiter with sourcing and attracting new candidates.

•Maintain tracking report of personal daily activities.

•Study for and pass the Washington State life and health insurance exam. (Study materials will be provided and self-study time will be included in paid office hours.)

Suggested skills and applicant requirements:

•Junior or Senior in college

•GPA of 3.0 or higher

•Strong desire to be an independent business owner/entrepreneur

•Demonstrated perseverance and determination

•Ability to persuade and negotiate in a compelling way

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Your own mode of transportation (for job shadowing in local district offices)

•Prior sales, recruiting or marketing experience is a plus

Compensation:

All interns that fully participate and track weekly activities will receive $15 per hour compensation.
If the intern successfully completes the program, he/she will additionally receive:

•An opportunity to win prizes during national contest

•Earned life & health insurance license. Colonial Life will cover your Licensing fees.

•Certificate of National Young Entrepreneurs Program completion

•Letter of recommendation from Territory Sales Manager

•Interview opportunity for long-term career opportunity (Based on performance and not guaranteed)

•Class credit (not required, but available if needed)

•Resume experience – Colonial Life National Young Entrepreneurs Program

Reimbursement Policy:

•Colonial Life will reimburse interns for mileage exceeding 30 miles per day. The individual’s route to and from work is not included in the reimbursement benefit.