Sales Intern

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is Seeking a Sales Intern to join our growing team in Ft. Wayne, IN. How You Will Contribute Responsible for the identification of prospective accounts in our various market segments through independently determining which market segments and geographic territories to target, and determining the best methods of research, information gathering, and evaluation, including direct and indirect web searching. Responsible for the identification of the insurance broker/representative for the prospective accounts identified above. This task will be accomplished primarily by identifying the appropriate contact person at each prospective account, initiating cold-calls to the contact, and following up as needed to obtain the required information. Intern must properly represent American Specialty to all potential clients and brokers contacted. Once identified, the account information should be given to the appropriate Business Development Leader for him/her to follow up with the ultimate goal of selling the account. Responsible for tracking and reporting activity and results. Success is determined by the number and quality of accounts/brokers identified, in addition to the intern's ability to effectively work alongside the Client Services team. Any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Business Development Leader. Skills & Experience to Be Successful Requires excellent communication skills, particularly with regard to client relations, as well as negotiation and investigative abilities. Requires effective and efficient use of office equipment (computer, scanner, copier, etc.), typing skills, and ability to read, input and interpret data in written form on computer screen. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

Health Benefits:

Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits:

ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance;

Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness:

Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (

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BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE"—never "me." While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. If you are an existing Brown & Brown teammate, please click here to apply to a job on our internal career site.