About the role#
The Eagle Life Sales Intern supports our wholesaling teams by identifying regional opportunities and executing marketing campaigns for fixed and fixed index annuity products. This is a hands-on position where you will work alongside professionals to gain a practical understanding of the financial planning process. You will receive mentorship from department leaders and collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional project.
What you'll do#
- Shadow team members to learn essential job functions and product capabilities.
- Assist with illustration and pre-sale support requests.
- Perform advisor list segmentation and analyze data to identify sales opportunities.
- Help the Advanced Planning team with market research and collateral updates.
- Build relationships with Marketing, National Accounts, and Customer Excellence teams.
- Use software tools including Salesforce CRM, illustration software, and customer service databases.
- Present your findings and project accomplishments to key stakeholders.
- Complete an IA Life License study course and exam sponsored by the company.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar field.
- Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize requests and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and a high level of personal accountability.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About American Equity
American Equity provides annuity products for retirement income planning. The company focuses on fixed index and traditional fixed annuities to assist individuals with financial security. Founded in 1995, the organization is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. It operates as a public company with a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees.
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