Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. It helps visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives by providing access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of nearly 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies.

Its expertise spans engineering capabilities, including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture, civil engineering, and power and utilities. It also focuses on science capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research.

Actalent operates as an operating company of Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

Position Overview: Summer Sales Internship

This internship places a strong emphasis on sales, giving interns direct exposure to lead generation, account outreach, and customer relationship building, while also providing foundational experience in the recruiting lifecycle. Interns will receive training, mentorship through shadowing and coaching, and work alongside the local team to drive results that directly impacts our business, consultants, and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development (60%–70%)

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential clients.
• Support account executives with lead research, market mapping, and target list development.
• Learn to make sales calls, craft outreach messages, and nurture early-stage client relationships.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and client materials.
• Participate in sales meetings, deal strategy sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Shadow sales professionals on client calls or visits to understand the full sales cycle.
• Track activity metrics and provide weekly progress updates on outreach and lead generation efforts.

Recruiting & Talent Sourcing (30%–40%)

• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conduct initial resume review and phone screens to assess candidates’ skills, interests, and job fit.
• Support recruiters in managing interviews, follow-ups, and candidate communications.
• Assist in writing and posting job descriptions and candidate outreach messages.
• Learn fundamentals of the recruiting lifecycle including client meetings, qualification, negotiations, and offer processes.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising Senior.
• Pursuing a sales degree, major or certification or member of a sales program on campus is preferred.
• Prior customer service, campus leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in sales and business/client development.
• Competitive, motivated, and comfortable working toward activity goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking ability.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $16.50/hour; maximum 40 hours/week for 10 weeks

To apply and learn more about the position, visit Actalent’s career portal.

Position Overview: Entry Level Recruiter

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with hiring managers to understand their needs.
• Source qualified professionals through various recruiting tools.
• Screen potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, while learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment.
• Communicate work opportunities and preparing consultants for starting their new roles.
• Perform critical relationship-building activities, including coaching your consultants for interviews, checking in on their first day of work, and keeping in touch throughout their employment to ensure their satisfaction and engagement.
• Maintain a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets.
• Build trusted relationships with your network of professionals to ultimately be seen as a partner in helping them advance their career.

Required Qualifications