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UnitedHealthcare · 3 months ago

Sales Intern - Maryland Heights, MO

Maryland Heights, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $32/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

UnitedHealthcare is a part of UnitedHealth Group, which is shaping the health care system. They are offering a 10-week internship program that provides hands-on experience in the Medicare business, focusing on developing sales skills and understanding the health insurance market.

FitnessHealth CareWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in a 10-week internship program that includes a comprehensive and structured training curriculum. This will include training on the Medicare business, to serve Medicare eligible members and prospects looking for health care coverage

Experience to include networking opportunities, basic technical skills training, speaker series, and additional enrichment activities throughout the summer program

Develop and refine selling and presentation skills through selling competitions, simulated practice, projects and job shadowing

Exposure to our end-to-end sales process, health insurance, our consumer base and the role that our organization plays in the market

Gain an understanding of the Direct-to-Consumer Sales model, and the role it plays in overall distribution

Support agent interactions by assisting with inquiries and providing relevant information and resources, either directly or through collaborative team efforts. This provides hands on exposure to sales and sales support processes and contributes to delivering a high-quality agent experience that may lead to an enrollment into a UHC plan

Gain company and industry knowledge

Enhance communication and presentation skills

Learn and understand different working styles

Learn and live our corporate culture and values

Gain access to and effectively utilize a very comprehensive repository of online self-development tools and resources

Develop essential soft skills for long term success

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointSales skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors

Rising Senior during the summer of 2026

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)