Job Details

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.

Why This Role Matters:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a summer intern in our Annuity Sales Distribution. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Financial Services, specifically working on investigating and documenting findings to support new corporate distribution channels, CRM-related activities, and relationship management. The internship will run from May 18 to August 7, 2026.

How You'll Contribute:

• Participate in training sessions to gain a better understanding of the company's products or services, sales techniques, and industry best practices. This could involve shadowing experienced team members and attending relevant workshops.
  
• Conduct investigative research on newly opened distribution channels to gain deeper understanding of each partner in the channel.
  
• Analyze existing data to uncover new details that will inform a potential future distribution strategy.
  
• Develop detailed report of findings and present to senior leadership for creation of targeted outreach campaigns.
  
• Work closely with sales representatives to understand client needs and contribute to the development of tailored solutions.
  
• Participate in client meetings and calls to observe interactions and gain insights into client preferences.
  
• Support various tasks related to content creation, development, and maintenance, including proofreading topics in development, sourcing, and market research.
  
• Participate in special projects related to annuity sales initiatives, such as launching new campaigns, developing targeted promotions, or analyzing market data for strategic decision-making.
  
• Collaborate with other members of the sales team as well as professionals from different departments (marketing, customer support, compliance, sales enablement, relationship management, etc.) to gain a holistic view of the organization's operations and contribute to cross-functional projects.
  

What We're Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program with a focus on Sales, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  
• Undergraduate students who are completing their sophomore or junior year preferred.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Basic understanding of sales principles and a keen interest in the Financial Services Industry is a plus.
  

Benefits Highlights:

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001's benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company's Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs-no enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

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