Sales Internship

Job Description

About the Company

ALKU is a staffing and consulting firm dedicated to connecting the right talent with the right opportunity. The company emphasizes a culture of growth, support, and fun, encapsulated by their motto, “Have Fun Working Hard®”. ALKU is committed to developing its employees, with a particular focus on providing a strong start for young professionals, aiming to transition interns into full-time team members.

ALKU has received significant national recognition for its workplace environment and growth:

• CollegeGrad.com’s Best Place to Work for Entry-Level Employees
• Fortune’s Best Place to Work for Millennials
• Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Best Staffing Firms to Work For
• Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Fastest Growing Staffing Firms
• Boston Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work
• Washington Business Journal’s Top 15 Best Places to Work
• Virginia Business Journal’s Top 25 Best Places to Work
• Nashville Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work
• Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 10 Best Places to Work

Job Description: Sales Internship

The Sales Internship at ALKU is designed to provide a comprehensive and impactful start to a sales career, emphasizing hands-on experience over typical intern tasks.

Internship Philosophy & Structure:
• Internships are structured to be meaningful, focusing on personally driving business growth for ALKU accounts.
• Interns will receive guidance from “ALKU sales superstars” and be teamed with a seasoned, full-time ALKU sales mentor for continuous support and reference.
• The program is designed for personal and professional growth, allowing interns to learn the industry inside and out, solve problems, and become acquainted with every side of the sales cycle.
• All intern programs are explicitly set up to springboard young professionals into full-time ALKU team members, providing a clear path for advancement.

Key Responsibilities & Activities:
• Driving ALKU business through essential sales activities.
• Engaging in lead generation, outreach, and sourcing efforts.
• Developing foundational skills and professional networks.
• Learning both sides of sales to choose the best fit for their career path.

Specialized Training:
• The internship includes a Specialized Intern Training Program, “Circuit,” which offers hands-on experience, skill development, and real-time feedback from day one.

Compensation & Benefits (ALKrew Perks):
• Interns receive weekly pay in addition to commission and bonuses, mirroring the compensation structure of regular sales representatives.
• Opportunities for advancement and promotions are set up for success.
• Endless coffee and snacks are provided.
• A Student Loan Reimbursement Plan is available after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive time-off benefits include PTO, paid holidays, birthday time off, and Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Access to a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• A fun and social working environment.

Desired Candidate Profile (“About You”):
ALKU seeks individuals based on character traits rather than specific academic majors. The ideal candidate possesses:
• A reward-driven and money-motivated attitude.
• A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to be a quick learner who can hit the ground running.
• Qualities that position them as a leader among their peers.
• A charismatic and enthusiastic demeanor when interacting with clients.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. ALKU is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.