Columbus Life/Lafayette Life Sales Desk Intern (Summer 2027)

Overview

The Columbus Life/Lafayette Life Insurance Company sales internship is a hands-on experience with various assignments within Columbus/Lafayette Life that includes internal sales, marketing, data research and technology. Responsibilities include working in our Salesforce customer relationship manager (CRM), competitive data analysis, running sales illustrations, and proactively following up on pending business. In addition, this associate will receive training in sales and marketing distribution, product development, and other areas within Columbus/Lafayette Life. Finally, as a part of Western & Southern Financial Group, this associate will be involved in larger internship activities, both virtual and on campus, to help them develop their skills and network across the Western & Southern Enterprise.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Salesforce - Various assignments working within the CRM to help enhance the sales experience for both the internal and external sales associate. Within Salesforce, working to proactively follow up on sales related tasks and track activities. Marketing - Utilizing current technology such as Salesforce and Seismic to help provide the most meaningful content to our field. Pending Business - Work closely with our Internal Sales team and new business to ensure our field is staying informed on their pending business within the CLIC/LLIC Pipeline. Sales Illustrations - via inbound email or CLIC mobile requests, design sales illustrations to fit agent/client's needs. Learning Initiatives Structure of CLIC/LLIC and Wholesaler Distribution. CLIC/LLIC Life and Annuity Product Training. Shadowing of internal wholesaler and other shared services. Presentation Training, both in person and virtual. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma - Required College - Rising Junior or Rising Senior (Required) - Preferred Strong organizational skills - Required Computer skills in