Sales & Marketing Internship

# Sales & Marketing Internship – Financial Planning Insurance Agency

**Company:** Team Tingley – Tingley Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

**Locations:** Robinson, Illinois & Terre Haute, Indiana

**Position Type:** Internship | Part-Time or Full-Time Based on Availability

## Launch Your Career in Sales, Marketing & Financial Services

Are you a college student interested in business, sales, marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship?

At Team Tingley, we're a **Financial Planning Insurance Agency** focused on helping individuals and families protect what they have, grow what they've earned, and plan for their future.

We're looking for motivated, outgoing, and curious students to join our team as Sales & Marketing Interns.

This isn't an internship where you'll spend your days filing paperwork or watching from the sidelines. You'll gain hands-on experience in business development, lead generation, marketing, customer relationships, and the day-to-day operations of a successful financial planning insurance agency.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, observe real customer conversations, and learn how a relationship-driven business grows.

## What You'll Do

**Sales & Business Development**

- Research and identify prospective customers and business opportunities.- Generate leads through prospecting, outreach, and community engagement.- Make outbound prospecting calls to introduce our agency, identify interest, and help schedule appointments with licensed team members.- Follow up with prospective customers using approved outreach procedures.- Assist with organizing and maintaining lead lists and prospecting campaigns.- Learn how sales pipelines, referral programs, and customer relationship management systems work.- Track prospecting activities, leads generated, and appointments scheduled.

**Marketing & Community Engagement**

- Assist with social media content and marketing campaigns.- Support digital marketing initiatives and local brand awareness.- Help coordinate community events, sponsorships, and promotional activities.- Research potential marketing opportunities and community partnerships.- Assist with customer outreach and referral campaigns.- Learn how marketing activities translate into business growth.

**Professional Learning & Development**

- Shadow experienced Account Representatives and agency leadership.- Observe insurance and financial services conversations with appropriate customer consent and supervision.- Participate in team meetings, sales training, and coaching sessions.- Learn about insurance products, financial planning concepts, retirement planning, and risk management.- Gain exposure to how a financial planning insurance agency operates.- Develop communication, sales, marketing, and professional relationship-building skills.

## What You Won't Be Expected to Do

This internship does not require an insurance license.

Interns will not independently:

- Quote, recommend, or sell insurance policies.- Make policy changes or manage insurance coverage.- Provide insurance or investment advice.- Recommend specific financial products or make financial planning recommendations.- Perform activities requiring professional licensing or registration.

All activities will be conducted under agency supervision and in accordance with applicable licensing, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

## Who We're Looking For

We're looking for students who are eager to learn and aren't afraid to take initiative.

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

- An interest in business, marketing, sales, finance, or entrepreneurship.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Confidence and willingness to speak with new people.- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.- Organizational skills and attention to detail.- Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop professionally.- Self-motivation and a goal-oriented mindset.- Comfort using technology and learning new business systems.

Students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Communications, Economics, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Previous sales or insurance experience is not required.

## What You'll Gain

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, practical experience.

You'll have opportunities to:

- Develop real-world sales and marketing skills.- Learn prospecting, lead generation, and customer relationship management.- Gain exposure to financial services and insurance careers.- Understand how marketing campaigns support business growth.- Observe professional customer meetings and financial conversations.- Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals.- Build confidence in communication, networking, and business development.- Explore career opportunities in sales, financial services, marketing, and agency leadership.

## A Potential Path to a Full-Time Career

At Team Tingley, we're passionate about developing future financial services professionals.

Successful interns may be considered for full-time Account Representative or other agency positions as opportunities become available.

For those interested in pursuing a long-term career, we offer professional training and paid or reimbursed licensing opportunities for eligible team members, including Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance licensing.

Additional opportunities to pursue securities credentials, including Series 6, 63, and 65, may be available as careers progress, subject to applicable requirements.

Our goal is to help you explore your potential and discover whether a career in financial services is right for you.

## Schedule & Work Environment

- Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments and agency needs.- Part-time opportunities during the academic year.- Potential for additional hours during summer and school breaks.- In-person experience at our Robinson, Illinois, or Terre Haute, Indiana office.- Direct interaction with agency leadership and experienced team members.

## Why Team Tingley?

We're a relationship-driven business committed to helping customers make confident financial decisions.

Our team values accountability, teamwork, professional development, and being a pillar of the communities we serve.

We believe the best way to learn about business is to be involved in it.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, see the results of your efforts, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

## Ready to Get Started?

If you're motivated, curious, and excited to gain real-world experience in sales, marketing, and financial services, we'd love to hear from you.

**Build relationships. Build financial confidence. Build your career.**

Apply today and explore your future with Team Tingley!

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*This internship is with Tingley Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., an independent State Farm agent's office, and not directly with State Farm Insurance Companies. Intern responsibilities are limited to activities permitted under applicable licensing, privacy, and regulatory requirements.*