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