Got a knack for striking up a conversation with just about anyone-even a rock? If you can talk to anyone and turn everyday chats into real opportunities, Spherion Seattle wants you on our team as an Outbound Sales Intern! Located near the University Village, this flexible, part-time internship is designed specifically for undergraduate and graduate students ready to build high-demand business skills while earning competitive pay.
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Role Details & Pay
- Position: Outbound Sales Intern
- Pay Rate: $22.00 / hour + performance commissions
- Hours: Part-Time (10-30 hours/week)
- Schedule: Super flexible! We work around your class schedule and exams so your studies always come first.
- Location: In-Office at University Village, Seattle (easy access to public transit).
Why Apply?
- Set your weekly work hours around your lectures, labs, and study groups.
- Enjoy a reliable base rate of $22/hr plus extra earnings through commissions.
- Gain real resume-building experience in corporate sales, client relationship management, and business communication.
- Top-performing interns have a direct pathway to transition into full-time roles
Responsibilities:
- Learn and use strategic methods to make cold calls and reach out to potential business clients
- Actively listen to prospective clients to understand their hiring challenges and explain how Spherion solutions can help
- Assist potential clients through the onboarding process while maintaining organized records and clear communication
- Work toward weekly outreach targets and log your daily sales activity and metrics accurately.
- Practice and hone your sales pitch, build lead lists, and support senior team members with client follow-ups
Working hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
- Persuasive Communication: Possesses an influential communication style or a strong drive to develop one
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field
Education:
High School
Experience:
0-1 years
Qualifications:
- Ability to speak and write clearly, professionally, and persuasively across phone calls and email outreach
- Energetic and confident communicator who can easily build rapport and connect with others
- Skilled at listening closely to client needs and adjusting your message to address their specific challenges
- Ability to stay calm, professional, and positive when handling questions or pushback
- Comfortable adjusting your tone and style to talk effectively with everyone from HR staff to executive leadership
- Basic capability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments in a fast-paced work environment.
Looking to gain real-world client experience? Apply now to launch your sales career, build strong professional relationships, and learn from top industry decision-makers!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).