What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Paid Summer Internship position at Rue Insurance?
Are you a College Junior who is interested in a career in Sales?
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About Rue Insurance
Rue Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the state of NJ, having been established in 1917. We offer insurance solutions throughout NJ and PA with a focus on Mercer, Bucks, Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties and licenses in most states across the US. We consistently win “Best Places to Work NJ” and recently “Best Places to Work Insurance”, a national designation. We have an exceptional and diverse company culture that has led to our average employee remining with us for over a decade. Our employees give 5-star customer service to our clients, which in turn has fostered our sterling reputation.
About The Position
Rue Insurance’s Sales Summer Intern will participate in a 10-week rotation (6 hours a day Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) where they are responsible for learning and developing insurance skills by participating in various classes, workshops, and duties. As a Sales Intern within the insurance industry, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of insurance sales and customer service. This internship will provide exposure to sales techniques, networking skills, client relationship management, and insurance product knowledge. You will work closely with experienced sales producers to learn the fundamentals of selling insurance products and services. Quality of work must exemplify the best-in-class service standards established by Rue Insurance at all times.
Reports to: Director of Sales Department/Unit: Sales
Work Schedule & Classification: Part-time, hourly (non-exempt) position – starting 6/1/2026 through 8/6/2026 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30pm with a 1-hour lunch.
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Part-time positions are not benefits eligible.
Physical Requirements:
Must be capable of sitting for a long period of time, working on a computer, standing, and walking. Lifting of up to 20lbs and occasional lifting of 21 to 50 lbs required.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Rue Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Please read below for information on an exciting opportunity!
About Rue Insurance
Rue Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the state of NJ, having been established in 1917. We offer insurance solutions throughout NJ and PA with a focus on Mercer, Bucks, Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties and licenses in most states across the US. We consistently win “Best Places to Work NJ” and recently “Best Places to Work Insurance”, a national designation. We have an exceptional and diverse company culture that has led to our average employee remining with us for over a decade. Our employees give 5-star customer service to our clients, which in turn has fostered our sterling reputation.
About The Position
Rue Insurance’s Sales Summer Intern will participate in a 10-week rotation (6 hours a day Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) where they are responsible for learning and developing insurance skills by participating in various classes, workshops, and duties. As a Sales Intern within the insurance industry, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of insurance sales and customer service. This internship will provide exposure to sales techniques, networking skills, client relationship management, and insurance product knowledge. You will work closely with experienced sales producers to learn the fundamentals of selling insurance products and services. Quality of work must exemplify the best-in-class service standards established by Rue Insurance at all times.
Reports to: Director of Sales Department/Unit: Sales
Work Schedule & Classification: Part-time, hourly (non-exempt) position – starting 6/1/2026 through 8/6/2026 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30pm with a 1-hour lunch.
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Product Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of the insurance products and services offered by Rue Insurance. Be able to understand the features, benefits and coverage options to clients
- Prospecting and Lead Generation: Build lead lists by identifying potential clients and generating opportunities through online research, cold calling, and network events
- Cold Calling & Appointment Setting: Participate in call sessions by making outbound dials, engaging prospects, and booking qualified appointments on behalf of producers
- Blog Articles: Write 2-3 blog articles within a specific industry / niche to be published on our website as well as LinkedIn.
- Sales Support: Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales material, organizing information for the producer to effectively prepare for a new business appointment, renewal, as well as assist with handling an audit.
- Training and Development: Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance sales skills, product knowledge, and industry understanding
- Final Sales Presentation: Compile and analyze data on a specific niche within the insurance industry. Present to the management team why you chose your specific niche, core industry knowledge (trends, risks, economic position), opportunities within niche and most importantly the policy highlights and carrier recommendations
- Sales Techniques: Shadow experienced sales representatives to observe and learn effective sales techniques, including prospecting, cold calling, and networking
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all sales activities and interactions
- Perform: All other duties as assigned
- Open to College Juniors, with a graduation date of May, 2027
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Sales, Risk Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Interest in the insurance industry and willingness to obtain relevant licenses or certifications.
- Prior experience in sales or customer service is a plus but not required
Part-time positions are not benefits eligible.
Physical Requirements:
Must be capable of sitting for a long period of time, working on a computer, standing, and walking. Lifting of up to 20lbs and occasional lifting of 21 to 50 lbs required.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Rue Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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