Sales Intern

As a Sales Intern at Jackson and Coker, your primary responsibilities will include making high-volume sales calls to engage healthcare professionals and present our staffing services, conducting phone screens to evaluate candidates’ credentials, and ensuring accurate entry of provider and client information into our database. You will actively participate in training and collaborate with senior team members to present qualified candidates for various opportunities, providing you with a broad scope of hands-on experience in the healthcare staffing industry.

To qualify for the Sales Intern position at Jackson and Coker, candidates should demonstrate strong customer service proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a professional demeanor are critical. Although basic sales skills are preferred, a passion for healthcare and learning will be greatly advantageous in this role.

The Sales Internship at Jackson and Coker includes comprehensive in-depth sales training, which equips you to mirror the responsibilities of full-time associates. This hands-on training will cover effective sales techniques, customer service excellence, and the specific nuances of the healthcare staffing market, ensuring you have the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in your role.

Sales Interns at Jackson and Coker enjoy numerous benefits, including hourly pay and the potential for uncapped commission based on sales performance. Additionally, all interns have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, which include wellness amenities, restaurants, and onsite healthcare services. You’ll also be part of a mission-focused company that supports diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive work environment with a strong emphasis on associate development and well-being.

The Sales Intern position at Jackson and Coker offers a unique blend of practical experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities that are vital for your career growth. By developing your sales skills while directly engaging with healthcare professionals and clients, you gain insights into the healthcare industry that can enhance your future career prospects. This role not only lays a strong foundation in sales, but also opens pathways for potential full-time opportunities within Jackson and Coker.

In answering this question, express your passion for both sales and healthcare, emphasizing Jackson and Coker's reputation as a leader in the industry. Discuss how the company’s values resonate with you and how this internship aligns with your career aspirations.

When asked about handling rejection, illustrate your resilience and ability to learn from each experience. Discuss strategies like maintaining a positive attitude, analyzing why a potential sale didn’t close, and using feedback to improve your approach.

Provide a specific example from past experiences where collaboration led to success. Highlight your role, the team dynamics, and what you learned about teamwork, ideally connecting it to skills that are relevant for the Sales Intern role.

Your ability to prioritize tasks effectively can demonstrate your organizational skills. Talk about methods you use to evaluate urgency, such as listing and categorizing tasks, and ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Discuss various lead generation strategies such as networking, social media outreach, cold calling, and attending industry events. Emphasize your understanding of the healthcare market and how those techniques can be tailored for Jackson and Coker.

Explain the key components of a successful phone screening, including preparation, clear communication, and active listening skills. Emphasize your understanding of the importance of evaluating a candidate’s qualifications and fit for specific roles.

Identify important skills such as communication, persistence, adaptability, and strong customer service orientation. Support your response with examples of how these skills can be beneficial in the specific context of the Sales Intern role at Jackson and Coker.

Elaborate on your attention to detail and the importance of accuracy in data entry for business operations. Discuss methods you would employ to double-check your work and maintain high data integrity standards.

Share your understanding of excellent customer service as a combination of responsiveness, empathy, and professionalism. Provide examples of how you have delivered exceptional service in past experiences.

Express your eagerness to learn about sales processes, customer engagement, and the healthcare industry as a whole. Discuss specific skills you want to develop that will aid you in your future career.