Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
About the Internship
The Employee Benefits Sales Intern will support our Minneapolis Employee Benefits team in developing, marketing, and selling group insurance and benefits solutions to employer clients. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the employee benefits industry, sales processes, client relationships, and consulting fundamentals. It is ideal for students interested in sales, insurance, human resources, business development, or consulting.
Details
The work location will be downtown Minneapolis, Monday through Thursday (32 hours/week), from June 1, 2026, through mid-August. The pay rate is $19/hr.
Key Skills & Competencies
Assist sales team members with prospecting and lead generation activities
Support preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and client-facing materials
Conduct market and prospect research on industries, companies, and benefit trends
Help organize and maintain CRM data, sales pipelines, and contact records
Participate in client meetings, strategy discussions, and internal sales calls
Collaborate with account managers and brokers to support new and existing business
Assist with administrative tasks related to quoting, renewals, and onboarding
Learn and help communicate employee benefits offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
Learning Opportunities
Exposure to real-world sales strategies and consultative selling
Understanding of employer-sponsored benefits and insurance markets
Experience working directly with sales professionals and leadership
Development of communication, presentation, and professional skills
Insight into how employee benefits impact workforce strategy and business outcomes
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Insurance & Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
Strong interest in sales, insurance, or employee benefits
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Professional demeanor and eagerness to learn
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Skills
Prior internship, sales, customer service, or business experience
Interest in insurance, HR consulting, or B2B sales
CRM experience a plus
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Intern (Paid) (Fixed Term) (Trainee)