Sales and Business Development Intern

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a young professional? How about working for a company recognized as one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces?

TrueNorth is looking for a Sales and Business Development Intern to join our team. If you’re looking to grow in areas such as sales process, client engagement, relationship building and reporting, this is the role for you! The business development intern will Collaborate with our sales and service teams to interact with clients, understand their needs, and contribute to providing tailored insurance solutions  TrueNorth uses our core values of Exceptionalism, Collaboration and Resourcefulness to enthusiastically serve our clients, colleagues and communities. Our ideal candidates are hungry, humble and smart!

Our internship program is a 11-week paid program, running May – August 2026. This position will be fully on site in our Cedar Rapids, IA office.

As a Business Development Intern, You Will

• See different aspects of the company – Rotating through Transportation, Risk Management, and Employee Benefits
• Collaborate with our sales and service teams to interact with clients, understand their needs, and contribute to providing tailored insurance solutions
• Meet project deadlines as set between you and your Leader
• Organize time in advance so all work and projects are completed on time and with appropriate content and organization
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and internship class
• Gain hands-on experience in managing policies, endorsements, renewals, and assisting in claims processing
• Make outbound calls from supplied call lists
• Aid in the preparation of all-division meetings and trainings
• Actively engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your skills and industry knowledge
• Assist in maintaining accurate client records, policy documentation, and other critical data.
• Contribute to market analysis and research projects, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders around data pulled from our systems
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be of Freshman or Sophomore status, currently pursuing education in business, marketing, finance, risk management or insurance related field is preferred
• Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel
• Ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the insurance industry
• Must be comfortable with technology, including Zoom and Outlook We believe that  People Will Determine Who Wins  – therefore we invest in their future by providing personal and professional development opportunities. 
  
  

Benefits & Opportunities As a TrueNorth Intern Are

• Paid Internship, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and Volunteer Opportunities
• Executive Team Exposure
• Company Social Events
• Team Projects
  
  

TrueNorth makes all employment-related decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any other category protected local, state or federal laws. 

 Join us!