2027 Summer Sales Internship
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Before you apply
Salary$7k per project
LocationDubuque, IA, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentAdmin General
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 3, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live8h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Aug 3, 202696% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
History of academic and/or extracurricular excellence
Self-motivated with a drive to succeed
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Housing
About the company
Cottingham & Butler is the 3rd largest privately and independently held insurance brokerage firm. 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 Summer Sales Internship Program.
Responsibilities
What 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:
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Cold Calling Prospects: Learn to effectively cold call potential clients, introducing them to our services and identifying their insurance needs.
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Client Meetings: Travel to client meetings with experienced sales professionals, observing and participating in discussions to understand client requirements and how to address them.
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Industry 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.
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Sales Strategies: Collaborate with team members to develop and implement sales strategies, learning how to tailor approaches to different clients and situations.
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Training Sessions: Participate in training sessions and workshops designed to enhance your sales skills, product knowledge, and understanding of the insurance industry.
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Networking: Build connections with clients, industry professionals, C&B executives, and fellow interns through networking events and social activities.
Requirements
People 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. Strong candidates display the following:
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History of academic and/or extracurricular excellence.
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Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.
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Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
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Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
What You’ll Get: This program is intended to provide impactful real-life experience that goes beyond the 10-week experience. Program details are listed below:
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Start date: Tuesday, May 18th. 2027
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End date: Friday, July 23rd, 2027
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Duration: 10 weeks in a culture unlike any other
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$6,500 paid internship with bonus opportunity
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Apartment-style housing provided
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Learn from and work with experts of the business
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Mentorship
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Develop your skills and knowledge through real work
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Grow your network of like-minded interns and professionals
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Intern social and networking activities
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Returning intern or full-time placement after graduation for successful interns
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook