Sales Internship – Principal Asset Management US Client Group Institutional, Global Distribution and Wealth (Summer 2025)

What You'll DoAs a growing company with over 16,000 employees around the world, Principal has had a long-held commitment to provide students with opportunities to apply classroom learnings in a business setting, build professional connections and networks, and develop professionally. With this spirit in mind, we are looking for a sales intern to partner with our North America Sales and Relationship Management team to get an in-depth look at what it takes to be successful in an asset management and distribution ecosystem.Your experience will include:• Being part of a dynamic global sales team proving deeper understanding of financial markets, investment products and Principal’s selling systems• Assist in the preparation and engagement of new and existing investment clients• Support a wide variety of projects across multiple business lines within Principal Asset Management• Work with internal partners on communications, report generation, collection and dissemination of prospect related data• Develop expertise with contemporary tools such as Salesforce, Morningstar, Xalt, etc supporting sales teams engaging relationship management and investment partners.• Actively contributing to a fun and creative team culture while being exposed to myriad of networking opportunitiesWho You Are• Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate or graduate level degree• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or involvement within the community• Interest in a career in sales and asset management• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)Salary Range InformationSalary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)$18 - $20 / hourTime Off ProgramPaid company holidays and any time off required in your state.Pension EligibleNoAdditional InformationSee your future. And make it real.Starting your career on the right track is important. That’s why we offer you a hands-on internship program full of focused activities and opportunities to gain experience, make connections, and learn the business from the inside out.Through your experience, here’s what you can expect:• Work alongside experienced professionals• Gain career direction to help you achieve your professional and personal goals• Contribute to work that helps more people and businesses around the world save enough, have enough and protect enough• Explore new perspectives in an inclusive, welcoming cultureLocationThe right candidate will be working in one of the following Principal office locations:• Charlotte - 401 McCullough Dr, Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28262• Chicago - 444 W Lake St, Ste 3100, Chicago, IL 60606• Des Moines - 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392• Folsom - 620 Coolidge Dr, Ste 300, Folsom, CA 95630Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based ImmigrantsInvestment Code of EthicsFor Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.Experience PrincipalWhile our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees - individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career.Principal is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Posting WindowWe will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.Original Posting Date8/27/2024Most Recently Posted Date8/28/2024