Sales Management Intern - Summer 2027

What You’ll Do

Interns at IMA are a big deal! We understand how important choosing an internship is and how a positive experience can help launch your career. Our program offers opportunities to experience our culture, connect with senior leaders and industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn alongside an engaging cohort of peers.

Your summer will combine programming shared with the full intern cohort and hands-on work within your department. Through learning sessions, networking opportunities, and real business projects, you’ll gain a practical understanding of IMA and the insurance industry.

Our New York team is seeking a Sales Management Intern for Summer 2027 to support sales operations and market initiatives. Working with our Executive Operations Officer and sales leadership, you’ll gain exposure to how we track business development activity, support producers, and turn information into actionable insights.

This position will be based in our New York City office, with four days in the office and one day remote each week.

 Responsibilities include:

• Support sales reporting and analysis by organizing pipeline information, tracking producer activity, and helping prepare summaries of progress toward sales goals.
• Help prepare sales meetings by developing agendas, updating presentation materials, and tracking follow-up items.
• Assist with our Associate Producer program, including activity tracking, meeting coordination, and training initiatives.
• Conduct prospect, industry, and market research to support business development efforts.
• Help maintain accurate CRM information and identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting.
• Contribute to sales operations projects that improve workflows, organization, and communication.
• Participate in shadowing and networking opportunities with producers, market leaders, and colleagues across departments to learn how IMA serves clients and grows its business.

We view our internship program as an important talent pipeline and are proud that many former interns have joined IMA after graduation. Preference is given to students approaching graduation who are curious about a future career in insurance, sales, or business operations.

 You Should Have

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field.
• An interest in sales operations, business development, analytics, or the insurance industry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and collaborate.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with an interest in using data to identify trends and communicate findings.
• Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to think critically and contribute ideas.
• Previous work, internship, campus leadership, or relevant project experience preferred.

We’re proud of the success many of our former interns have had when they’ve pursued careers as IMA associates’ post-graduation and see our internship program as a key talent pipeline. Because of this, preference is given to students closer to graduation, who demonstrate a curiosity about future employment within our industry. 

You Should Have: 

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions 

Compensation:

This position is classified as nonexempt and is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly pay range for IMA interns is 18.00 to 22.00 dollars and is determined by your expected graduating year. You will be paid for all hours worked and will be eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws. 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. 

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
 
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

•    Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance 
•    US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
•    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
•    Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces 
•    Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies  
•    Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska 
•    Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work  
•    Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies 
•    Connecticut Top Workplaces  
•    Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work 
•    Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
•    Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
•    Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work 
•    Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work 
•    Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces 
•    Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
•    The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces 
•    Utah Business – Best Places to Work
•    Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.