2027 Sales Summer Internship Program

Responsibilities

• Support broker outreach, prospecting efforts, and relationship-building activities
• Assist with meeting coordination, follow-up communications, and pipeline management
• Conduct market research and analyze data to identify trends and business opportunities
• Collaborate with sales leaders on projects that support business growth and sales strategy
• Develop professional skills by contributing ideas and presenting recommendations to real-world business challenges

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

Program Details

Duration: May 31st- July 30th, 2027

Location

: Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL.

Education

: Undergraduate or Graduate students. This program is designed and optimized for rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate students. Students must be actively enrolled in either an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program as of May 31st, 2027 to be eligible.

Majors: Open to students currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field.

Activities

• Gain exposure to sales operations, business development practices, and client relationship management
• Interns will be compensated at a competitive rate of $21/hour, for 40 hours of scheduled work per week over a defined 9 week period.

Employee Benefits

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.