Agency Distribution Sales Intern

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Sales Intern is an early-career role designed to provide hands-on experience supporting Allstate’s sales model. This role offers practical exposure to customer engagement, sales processes, and relationship management while building foundational skills in communication, business development, and client service. Interns will contribute to sales activities, support customer interactions, and gain insight into how Allstate products meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Property & Casualty (P&C) licensing requirements to become a qualified representative
• Engage with prospective customers to understand needs and develop solutions that protect their assets
• Support the sales process by following up on new customer leads and maintaining customer engagement
• Assist in building and maintaining customer relationships post-sale to support retention and satisfaction
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts within personal networks and campus communities
• Promote relatable products for college populations (e.g., renter’s insurance, device protection)
• Support day-to-day sales activities, including documenting interactions and tracking follow-up actions
• Collaborate with team members to gather insights and contribute to sales effectiveness and process improvements

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to earn your Property & Casualty (P&C) license
• Hands-on experience in a customer-facing sales environment
• Exposure to potential career paths within Allstate sales
• Ability to monetize personal networks through product marketing and sales
• Opportunity to continue earning and exploring sales opportunities beyond the internship

Skills

Business Operations, Customer Engagement, Customer Interactions, Customer Relationships, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales, Sales Activities, Sales Process

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

 

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.