Sales Intern - Principal Asset Management Sales & Relationship Management (Summer 2027)
About the role
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!
Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You'll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more!
This role is hiring in our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing sales support to Principal Asset Management’s distribution teams – including Global Operations, Wealth Advisory Services, U.S. Retirement, and Institutional Sales – through interactions with sales leadership, relationship managers, internal specialists, and investment partners.
- Assist in prospecting new sources of business while learning how to utilize Salesforce, our client relationship management tool.
- Partner with internal investment teams to understand firm products, strategy, and direction in order to efficiently support ongoing initiatives, gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.
- Provide client facing support as directed.
- Perform reporting tasks related to performance data and assist with identifying new sales opportunities.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
- Actively contribute to a fun and creative team culture, embracing new ideas every day.
- Serve as an internal resource for sales to collect and disseminate information to prospects and clients while sales staff are on the road.
- Work with internal partners on communication and report generation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate or graduate level degree
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or involvement within the community
- Interest in a career in sales and asset management
- Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)