Intern - Sales (Paid, Summer 2025)

Deer Park, IL

Internship

Student (College)

The Plexus Groupe is looking for candidates who dream big. If you are looking to get an inside look at all that factors into a Sales role within the insurance industry, you will want to look at this opportunity! Our headquarters office in Deer Park, IL currently has an opening for a for a multi-faceted internship position in our Sales department for Summer 2025.

SUMMARY:

As a Sales Intern, you will gain valuable real-world work experience from an insurance brokerage and risk management consultancy with a national presence and an international reach. You will work with seasoned marketing and sales professionals to help further the most important goal of any business for growth, acquisition of new business. You will learn how to identify and target the ideal client to help generate and qualify leads. You will also gain experience on how Plexus has been successful working with startup organizations to larger firms both nationally and internationally.

The Plexus Groupe's Summer Internship Program will run from June 2^nd through August 1^st, 2025. As part of our internship program, you will work across various departments on team projects and cross-functional intern initiatives. Each summer, Plexus partners with the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ (CIAB) on their scholarship program allowing one Plexus intern to apply to win a monetary award towards their college education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Help manage pipeline of qualified leads and prospects that fit The Plexus Groupe’s ideal client profile.
Understand the business from a wholistic nature and how to market offerings effectively through multiple channels.
Set up, research, and enhance ideal prospect client profiles.
Design, build, and execute campaigns.
Assist in a website rebuild from the ground up.
Produce content including print, video, and mixed media.
Identify and improve on best practices for customer relationship management software.
Identify areas for improvement, and drive projects to automate manual processes, create efficiencies, and reduce overall implementation timeframes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program is required. Majors in Insurance, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
Candidates should be entering their junior or senior year of college.
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Be a self-starter.
Possesses analytical / problem-solving skills.
Creative.
Learns quickly.
Enjoys teamwork and cultivating relationships.
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has work experience demonstrating strong technical and / or client service skills (analyst-type of internship preferred).
Has a passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed the standards of the client.
Possesses excellent Microsoft Excel skills, with intermediate knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform primarily sedentary work, frequently using a computer (visual acuity, fine motor skills) and telephone (talking/hearing)
Read, write, and communicate effectively
Ability to lift and carry client files
Handle the physical demands of travel

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time temporary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At The Plexus Groupe, we believe in putting people first, focusing on value, service and lasting partnerships, providing authentic leadership, embracing a team approach to drive accountability and innovation, and delivering straight talk to our clients and employees. Learn more about why we are #ProudlyPlexus
The Plexus Groupe is a Top 100 independent insurance advisory firm, backed by our knowledgeable team, cutting-edge resources, and a global network of partnerships. We specialize in comprehensive services across Benefit Administration Technology, Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, Private Client, and Retirement Services.

As a proud partner of Assurex Global—the world’s largest association of privately held insurance brokers—our risk management professionals provide tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients worldwide.

Headquartered in Deer Park, IL, with additional offices across the U.S. The Plexus Groupe is an equal opportunity employer. Visit www.plexusgroupe.com to learn more.

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