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Sales Intern - Sales

Marsh McLennan · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why are you interested in insurance and risk management sales?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for the field rather than simply wanting any internship.

Tell me about a time you took notes in a meeting and turned them into a clear summary for others.

What they are checking: Whether they can capture what matters and write it up accurately, which is a core intern task.

Tell me about a time you helped plan or run an event. What was your part?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle logistics and follow-through for the client and prospect events the team runs.

Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly for school or work.

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb insurance concepts fast enough to contribute during a short program.

Tell me about a time you got feedback you didn't expect. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they are coachable, which matters most in an internship meant for learning.

What would you do

If you were asked to research a business before a sales meeting, what would you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to gather useful details about a prospect's industry, size, risks and recent news.

You're given a research project with a vague goal. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they ask clarifying questions and set a plan instead of guessing or freezing.

A producer asks you to finish something by end of day but you're already behind on another task. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about workload instead of quietly missing a deadline.

About the work

What do you think a business insurance broker does for a company?

What they are checking: Whether they have done basic homework on how brokers like MMA help clients manage risk.

How comfortable are you with Excel and presentation tools? Give me an example of how you've used them.

What they are checking: Whether they can support analysis and sales materials without needing heavy hand-holding.

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The full job description

As published by Marsh McLennan.

Company: Marsh McLennan Agency Description: Sales Intern – Sales Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Sales Intern at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH). A day in the life. As our Sales Intern on the Sales team, you’ll support prospecting efforts through pre-meeting research, research meeting note-taking & post-meeting summaries. You will contribute to the planning and execution of events, while also supporting key sales initiatives through strategic planning, research, and analysis. MMA's internship is a comprehensive program that will provide you with real world business, risk management and insurance experience. Learn to apply the concepts you’ve learned in the classroom through project work and client interaction. You’ll also develop professional skills that will serve you the rest of your career. Marsh McLennan Agency’s internship program gives you the chance to find your interest and place in the insurance industry. MMA’s goal is to provide insight into all areas of the insurance industry and act as a springboard into full-time careers in the role you desire. Our internship will focus on the tools needed to build a solid foundation for our Client Management or Sales career pathways. Our future colleague. We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills: • Working towards or have acquired Bachelor’s/master’s degree ideally with a focus in business, marketing, digital marketing, sales, communications, public relations/entrepreneurship • Strong interpersonal skills and high sense of urgency • Ability to effectively build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, management, and peers • Ability to pivot approach when working directly with various colleagues • Excellent written and verbal communication • Self-Starter with strong ethics These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply: • Proficiency in MS office applications preferred. We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work. Some benefits included in this role are: • Real Experience - No coffee fetching for you. You’ll receive real industry training along with relevant work experience. • Learning Opportunities – We host a series of national webinars that introduce you to our industry and our organization. They’re designed to set you up for success as an emerging professional, and to help you better understand MMA and our industry. • Build Connections - You’ll grow your network by working closely with your manager, mentor, and other interns. • Develop Career Skillsets – Our interns will work directly with our multiple teams, learning the basics of our world-class insurance programs while supporting the actual clients. • Cultivate Industry Relationships - We provide opportunity to meet with a wide variety of our industry partners allowing you to grow your career. To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure . Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick: • Instagram • Facebook • X • LinkedIn Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. #MMAUMW #LI-Hybrid #MMAsales The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

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