Sales Intern
SWBC is seeking talented students to join our Internship Program in San Antonio, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for college students interested in building a career in sales and motivated to learn within their education field of study.
As a Sales Intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside experienced sales professionals, learning how to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and support strategic business initiatives. Through real-world exposure, mentorship, and professional development, you'll develop the skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects while gaining insight into SWBC's diverse portfolio of financial services and solutions. Responsibilities may include market research, lead generation, prospect engagement, sales operations support, client presentation preparation, and participation in sales meetings and networking opportunities.
Why you’ll love this role:
At SWBC, you'll do more than observe, you'll actively participate in the business. You'll work alongside experienced sales leaders who are committed to teaching, coaching, and mentoring the next generation of professionals. This internship provides valuable exposure to the sales cycle, client relationship management, and business strategy while helping you build confidence, professional skills, and industry knowledge.
Our interns are trusted with meaningful work that contributes to the organization's success, allowing you to make an impact, expand your network, and gain practical experience that will set you apart as you launch your career.
Essential duties include the following:
- Assist the sales team with lead generation and outreach.
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients.
- Support the preparation of sales presentations and proposals
- Shadow Sales Executives in meetings.
- Assist with sales and client relationship process.
- Effectively communicate and integrate into a professional team environment.
- Build awareness and gain exposure to sales in the financial services industry.
- Learn key technical skills to apply acquired knowledge and assists in problem solving.
- Gain practical, hands-on experience that will provide an opportunity for growth.
- Work alongside and shadow team members while expanding your knowledge base with the ability to further develop your skills.
Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related program at an accredited university/college.
- Experience or strong interest in sales preferred.
- Expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
- Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
- Organized and able to adapt well to change.
- Passion and desire for learning and a proactive energy for getting things done.
- Ability to display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
SWBC offers*:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.