Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 92183 

Location Designation:  Hybrid - 3 days per week  

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people throughout absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting businesses, including Actuarial, AI & Data, Finance, Investments, Technology, Underwriting, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Role Overview: 

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS) works with businesses and their employees to help provide financial security, peace of mind, and market-leading outcomes. Our Sales Reps and Account Executives cultivate relationships within their assigned territory or block of business with insurance brokers, as well as current and prospective clients. In these roles, Sales Reps and Account Executives act as a consultative resource to offer NYLGBS products and services to address any benefit concerns their brokers and/or clients may have. Join as a Sales Intern at New York Life, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest insurers in the world and help us fulfill our mission to make an impact on the lives of others.

What you’ll do: 

Join a dynamic 10-week summer internship program (mid-June to early August) designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of Sales and Account Management at NYL GBS. As a Sales Intern, you’ll contribute directly to the success of your assigned sales office strengthening the team’s ability to reach financial targets. 

Throughout the program, you will: 

• Gain firsthand experience in Field Sales and Account Management by working closely with a local office team. 

• Learn about the NYL GBS product suite and key business areas, including Sales, Account Management, Underwriting, Marketing, and Operations. 

• Provide support for your local sales office by learning and utilizing the following platforms. 

• Salesforce 

• BenefitFlow 

• Tableau 

• Generative AI platforms including Microsoft Co-Pilot and Chat GPT

• Receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced Account Executives and/or Sales Representatives, engage with senior leaders through speaker events and networking sessions. 

• Collaborate with interns nationwide on a capstone project that hones your problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork abilities. 

What you’ll bring:

Required Skills: 

• Rising senior (completed 3 years toward a bachelor’s degree) pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field 

• Strong analytical and communication skills with a curiosity to learn and apply new concepts in real-time business scenarios 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to organize, analyze, and present information clearly 

• Willingness to engage in client-facing, results-driven work and contribute to a fast-paced, professional sales environment 

Preferred Skills: 

• 3.0 GPA or higher 

• Demonstrated interest in a career in Sales, Account Management, or related business functions 

• Goal-oriented and highly motivated, with a passion for problem-solving and delivering value to clients 

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills; comfortable communicating with professionals at all levels 

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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Pay Transparency

Salary range:  $25  

Overtime eligible:   Nonexempt  

Discretionary bonus eligible:   Yes  

Sales bonus eligible:   No  

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Diversity Promise 

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the  Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of .

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