Intern, Sales - Summer, 2027

Summary

Join F&G as a Summer 2027 intern and gain relevant experience, professional development and incredible networking at a growing company. This position’s primary responsibility is to provide best-in-class phone and web-based support for agents and IMO marketers related to case design, product questions, competitive positioning, illustration software training and more. This role will also support data operations through the use of Tableau.

Organization

This position reports to AVP, Internal Sales 

Duties & Responsibilities

The range of tasks to be performed may include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Grow multi-line sales within our IMO channel distribution


• Demonstrate thorough, in-depth knowledge of company products, practices, and procedures.


• Learn about sales and marketing support for agents and marketers using virtual web-based platforms such as WebEx or Teams.


• Sales activities to include: extensive outbound and inbound phone activity, virtual trainings and coordination of marketing materials


• Develop expert knowledge and proficiency in utilizing all applications i.e.: Agent portal, illustration software


• Use Tableau to pull and manipulate data


• Create standardized emails to send via Salesforce and run the shared email inbox for the team


• Work in collaboration with other members of the Distribution team such as National Account VP’s, Regional Directors, Senior Internal Wholesalers and Internal Wholesalers


• Intern will complete a scheduled rotation throughout the summer to gain experience and knowledge in both life and annuity sales

Experience & Education Requirements

• A junior or senior-level student or recent college graduate who is studying/studied business, marketing, management, sales or related field

• Previous sales experience desired


• General knowledge on economics and financial planning desired

Skills & Abilities

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to build solid external and internal relationships


• Operate with an appropriate sense of urgency


• Positive, collaborative approach to challenges and tasks


• Drive to deliver results through extraordinary service quality and accountability


• Strong communication skills - oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are critical


• Self-reliant multi-tasking and problem-solving capabilities


• Tableau knowledge to pull data


• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and Power Point required


• Technologically proficient and knowledgeable in contact management applications, illustration tools and sales support systems; Salesforce CRM experience preferred

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

As an Iowa Top Workplace¹ and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G employees are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company, while continuing to be a great place to work.

¹Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018-2020