2027 Sales Summer Internship Program
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The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Join our Sales team as a Summer 2027 Intern and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This internship is ideal for students eager to learn how sales operations drive success and customer satisfaction while supporting business development activities such as broker outreach, prospecting, pipeline management, and market research.
Our Internship Program is an annual 8-week program that provides high-performing college students with hands-on experience working with an organization that has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Companies in 2026. This program will include the opportunity to participate in personal mentoring and insight into our business operations. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute solutions to real business problems. In addition to gaining meaningful work experience, interns will have the opportunity to participate in various community and professional development events.
Program Details:
Duration: May 31st- July 30th, 2027
Location: Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL.
Student Criteria:
- 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.
Skills & Experience:
- 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.
Activities:
- 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
- Gain exposure to sales operations, business development practices, and client relationship management
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.
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Short answers (2)
- What is your anticipated Graduation date? (Month, Year)
- What is your target compensation (salary and bonus)?
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- What school do you currently attend? optional
- If you are hired as an summer intern will you need housing ?
- As part of any recruiting and hiring process, Protective collects and processes personal information relating to job applicants. The Company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that information and to meeting its information protection obligations. In the recruitment and hiring process the “personal information” we collect includes: General Identifying and Contact Information (e.g., name, mailing address, phone number, email address), Employment History Information, Education History Information. Please be aware that the personal information you provide during the application process may be shared internally with employees of Protective as well as our designated third-party vendors for the purposes of the recruitment and hiring process, including contacting you regarding your application and assessing your qualifications for job openings with Protective. California applicants should review the state-specific notice provided in accordance with the California Privacy Rights Act. By clicking “Consent” below you understand and freely give your consent to Protective and our designated third-party vendors collecting and processing your personal information relating to your potential employment with Protective. Applicant Notice - California: As part of Protective’s commitment to transparency related to personal information, and in order to comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), we are providing you with this disclosure regarding the categories of personal information we may collect from you and the purposes for which that information may be used. Information We Collect: In the recruitment and hiring process the categories of “personal information” we collect include: General Identifying and Contact Information (e.g., name, mailing address, phone number, email address), Employment History Information, Education History Information. Use of Personal Information: The personal information we collect during the application process is used to assess your qualifications for the purposes of the recruitment and hiring process, including contacting your regarding your application and assessing your qualifications for job openings with Protective. The personal information you provide will not be “sold to” or “shared with” a third-party as those terms are defined by the CPRA. The Company will not collect additional categories of personal information or use the personal information we collect for materially different, unrelated, or incompatible purposes without providing you notice. Retention of Information: Each of the categories of information you provide are subject to our internal policies on retaining employee and applicant information. These policies are based on applicable legal retention requirements for retaining personal information of applicants and/or employees. As part of our internal policies, we have a process in place to determine when this information is no longer needed and can be disposed of in a secure manner. Additional Information: For more information on your rights under the CPRA, please see the Company’s California Privacy Rights Act Policy. optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)?
- Have you ever been employed with Protective or one of its affiliates?
- How did you hear about this opportunity? optional
Written answers (3)
- What is your major and minor/concentration?
- What business area are you most interested in supporting? (i.e. IT, Actuarial, Marketing, Operations, etc) optional
- Do you have any family members who are employed with Protective?