Summer Student Business Administration Intern Group Sales

We have a job opening for the position of Summer Student Business Administration Intern Group Sales position with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The Business Administration Intern – Group Sales will support operational excellence, sales process optimization, and data-driven decision-making across Group Sales and ICHRA programs. This intern will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Line of Business (LOB) stakeholders to document processes, improve reporting, automate workflows, and curate training content for diverse audiences.
This role is ideal for a student interested in sales operations, business analytics, healthcare administration, or process improvement, seeking hands-on experience within a collaborative environment.

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we have been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are committed to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Location: This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday (flexible schedule) working at 1401 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229, in an office environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Intern position utilized for training an active high school or college student towards an entry-role. Responsibilities vary and are based upon the needs of the area and the experience of the incumbent at the time of employment. This incumbent works under direct supervision and has responsibilities for performing entry-level tasks and for learning professional-level tasks relating to area operations. May assist with the implementation of various activities and programs for assigned business units within the organization.
• Participates in business unit/department training designed to help this position acquire applicable knowledge/skills in their area of study. Completes area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices. May communicate with other areas of the company. May conduct research and analysis of various reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Perform tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations. Assist other staff members with everyday tasks to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow.
• Completes other assigned area related tasks. May identify areas of need improvement and communicates to management.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Specialized Training: Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field(s) specified by the hiring area and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining at least a 4-year degree in the field(s) specified by the hiring area. (PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS(S) WITH RESUME.)
• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience is required.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Good planning and multi-tasking skills. Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Experience in technical writing and creating clear, user-friendly documentation using Microsoft Word
• Exposure to process mapping and translating workflows into documented procedures
• Strong marketing and communications skills, including tailoring content for different audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing, analyzing, and reporting on data Working knowledge of data analytics and data visualization concepts
• Exposure to tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau preferred
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for document management, collaboration, or reporting
• General familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• At least one (1) year of general work experience, including internships, part-time roles, or relevant academic project work