Sales & Client Management Intern - Portland, Maine

About the role

Unum is looking for rising seniors ready to explore a career in sales and client management to join our 10-week paid internship program. This internship could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. You will be immersed in our company’s culture, working on rewarding project work that culminates in an end-of-summer presentation to key business leaders. The program provides a realistic look at what it means to be a Unum Producer, covering the full lifecycle of a Unum case.

Responsibilities

• Work in a professional office setting at Unum, the leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace.
• Engage in weekly focus areas covering the lifecycle of a Unum case, allowing you to experience and analyze problems from start to finish.
• Receive guidance and support from assigned mentors and sponsors throughout the internship and beyond.
• Participate in dedicated resume writing and interview preparation support.
• Attend skill development workshops to sharpen professional skills.
• Complete targeted and guided job shadows with mentors and sales/client management colleagues.
• Prepare and deliver a capstone presentation analyzing an assigned business case.
• Learn about Field and Home Office departmental and corporate functions.
• Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with your intern cohort.
• Earn college credits for the internship (Faculty/Hiring Manager pre-approval required).

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college degree program.
• Preference given to rising seniors and first-year graduate students.
• Competitive GPA.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Genuine interest in sales and client management, as well as a desire to learn about the insurance industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel software applications.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours.

Benefits

• Award-winning culture with inclusion and diversity as a priority.
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer.
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution (5% match + 4.5% additional contribution regardless of employee contribution).
  • Mental health support.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Student loan repayment options.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible work environments.

All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans.

About the company

Unum is a Fortune 500 company and a leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Unum has international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, with significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life, part of Unum Group, is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.