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Simply put, we are professional buyers of insurance. As we continue to grow, Cottingham & Butler is actively looking for ambitious and driven sales-minded individuals for our 2027 Dallas Summer Sales Internship Program.\nWhat You’ll Do: As a Sales Intern, you will be immersed in various aspects of the sales process, gaining hands-on experience and developing essential skills. Your responsibilities will include:\nCold Calling Prospects: Learn to effectively cold call potential clients, introducing them to our services and identifying their insurance needs.\nClient Meetings: Travel to client meetings with experienced sales professionals, observing and participating in discussions to understand client requirements and how to address them.\nIndustry Knowledge: Dive into industry knowledge by researching market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities. This will help you understand the landscape and better serve our clients.\nSales Strategies: Collaborate with team members to develop and implement sales strategies, learning how to tailor approaches to different clients and situations.\nTraining Sessions: Participate in training sessions and workshops designed to enhance your sales skills, product knowledge, and understanding of the insurance industry.\nNetworking: Build connections with clients, industry professionals, C&B executives, and fellow interns through networking events and social activities.\nPeople We Hire: Your major doesn’t matter to us. We know people don’t usually major in insurance, so we focus on personality and character; we can teach you the rest. Our sales team is filled with individuals who are competitive, resilient, and influential. 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