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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Eight-week summer sales internship supporting broker outreach, prospecting, meeting coordination, follow-up communications, pipeline management, market research, and sales strategy projects. Interns collaborate with sales leaders, analyze market opportunities, present recommendations, and gain exposure to sales operations, business development, and client relationship management.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Join our Sales team as a Summer 2027 Intern and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This internship is ideal for students eager to learn how sales operations drive success and customer satisfaction while supporting business development activities such as broker outreach, prospecting, pipeline management, and market research.
Our Internship Program is an annual 8-week program that provides high-performing college students with hands-on experience working with an organization that has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Companies in 2026. This program will include the opportunity to participate in personal mentoring and insight into our business operations. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute solutions to real business problems. In addition to gaining meaningful work experience, interns will have the opportunity to participate in various community and professional development events.
Program Details:
Duration: May 31st- July 30th, 2027
Location: Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL.
Student Criteria:
- Education: Undergraduate or Graduate students. This program is designed and optimized for rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate students. Students must be actively enrolled in either an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program as of May 31st, 2027 to be eligible.
- Majors: Open to students currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
Skills & Experience:
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.
Activities:
- Support broker outreach, prospecting efforts, and relationship-building activities
- Assist with meeting coordination, follow-up communications, and pipeline management
- Conduct market research and analyze data to identify trends and business opportunities
- Collaborate with sales leaders on projects that support business growth and sales strategy
- Develop professional skills by contributing ideas and presenting recommendations to real-world business challenges
- Gain exposure to sales operations, business development practices, and client relationship management
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program as of May 31, 2027
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
