Sales Intern, Life and Disability Insurance (Summer 2027)

Job overview

The Sales Intern, Life and Disability Insurance (Summer 2027) role is onsite in Des Moines, IA. Compensation is $24 per hour, with a separate $4,000 internship stipend for incidental expenses. The intern supports Principal's Business Solutions—Life and Disability Insurance team, part of a company focused on making financial security accessible to all. The internship provides hands-on exposure to a sales career by supporting advisor and brokerage-office interactions, prospecting, sales reporting, and special projects. The intern also learns to use Salesforce and partners with and shadows sales teams across U.S. territories.

What you'll do

• Provide sales support through phone interactions with advisors and brokerage offices
• assist with prospecting new business sources and learning Salesforce
• partner with and shadow sales teams in U.S. territories
• perform basic sales-performance reporting
• assist with assigned special projects
• contribute to team culture. The opportunity to pursue industry-relevant licenses and credentials, such as a Life/Health License, is potential, not guaranteed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales intern

life insurance

disability insurance

summer 2027

des moines ia

principal financial group

advisor support

brokerage offices

salesforce

prospecting

sales reporting

life/health license opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid company holidays and state-required time off
• $4,000 lump-sum internship stipend with tax gross-up. Potential opportunity to pursue industry-relevant licenses and credentials.

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship with hands-on sales experience, mentoring, and a potential opportunity to pursue a Life/Health License.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.