Summer 2027 Retirement Sales Desk Intern

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to be a part of our 2027 Internship Program this Summer as a Retirement Sales Desk Intern! 

About the internship  

The Sales Support Specialist Internship is designed to provide exposure and experience to many facets of the sales process. Starting with the first rotation through the Internal Sales Desk, you'll have hands on experience to the Sales Support Specialist role; including sales training, dedicated time supporting wholesaler teams and foundational experience to sales calls and lead generation. Additional rotational opportunities through Marketing and/or Product Development will provide you to work on more concentrated projects.  

Your responsibilities  

• Partner with internal and external wholesalers to drive territory sales through follow up of sales meeting and phone calls.   
• Assist with running illustrations, sourcing marketing materials and helping inbound requests from financial professionals. 
• Assist with product inquiries, product illustrations, updates on pending applications, and fulfilling orders for marketing material and sales literature.   
• Campaign calling assistance--launch new products, identifying new sales opportunities and scheduling in person and virtual meetings for the wholesaling teams.   
• Lead generation and data clean-up through Salesforce (CRM).  
• Actively participating in meetings, group discussions and end of internship presentations to upper management.

Your education, experience and skills  

• Current student enrollment in college courses – Sophomore or higher status.  
• Relevant Majors include; Finance, Economics, Business, Marketing, Communications, Entrepreneurial studies.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.    
• Strong technical/computer skills.    
• Demonstrated success in a team environment.    
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multitask and problem-solve.    
• Comfortable making outbound calls as well as receiving inbound calls.  

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

 

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

 

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

 

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

 

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

 

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered