Sales Internship

The Sales Intern position is designed as the foundation for a long-term career in insurance with significant upward mobility.

You'll have the opportunity to help shape your own career trajectory while learning the business from the ground up.

With a successful internship, our goal is to offer you a full-time position as an Associate Producer following your college graduation, the first step toward becoming a full-fledged Producer and ultimately a shareholder in the agency.

At Ross & Yerger, we don't just offer jobs; we build careers and create pathways to ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation : Research and identify prospective clients through networking, market analysis, and outreach initiatives to support the sales pipeline.

Producer Support :

• Collaborate with senior sales representatives to assist with client proposals, presentations, and account management.

Market Research :

• Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and provide insights to the sales team.

Training & Development :

• Participate in structured training sessions to build product knowledge, sales techniques, and relationship management skills.

Administrative Assistance :

• Support the team by managing CRM data, preparing policy documents, and ensuring follow-up on client interactions.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and will be a rising senior this summer pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, risk management, marketing, finance, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Interest in pursuing a career in sales, particularly in the insurance industry.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Location Requirement:

• This internship will be based in our Jackson, MS office. The duration is an 8-week summer program(June - July 2027).
• Interns should be prepared to travel as part of their responsibilities, with the possibility of overnight stays in hotels while working on assignments outside the Jackson area.
• About Ross & Yerger Since 1860, Ross & Yerger, a Top 100 Independent Insurance Agency headquartered in Jackson, MS, has had an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of its employees, clients, and community.
• As a perennial “Best Place to Work” organization and one of Mississippi’s healthiest workplaces, we nurture a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• It’s in that spirit by which we offer tremendous benefits including competitive compensation, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, continuing education reimbursement and generous Paid Time Off. *This job description is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as business conditions change. Powered by JazzHR