2026 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Sales Summer Internship Program (Chicago, IL)

Sales Intern Opportunity at New York Life

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS) works with businesses and their employees to help provide financial security, peace of mind, and market-leading outcomes. Our Sales Reps and Account Executives cultivate relationships within their assigned territory or block of business with insurance brokers, as well as current and prospective clients. In these roles, Sales Reps and Account Executives act as a consultative resource to offer NYLGBS products and services to address any benefit concerns their brokers and / or clients may have. Join as a Sales Intern at New York Life, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest insurers in the world and help us fulfill our mission to make an impact on the lives of others.

What you'll do :

• Join a dynamic 10-week summer internship program (mid-June to early August) designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of Sales and Account Management at NYL GBS.
• Gain firsthand experience in Field Sales and Account Management by working closely with a local office team.
• Learn about the NYL GBS product suite and key business areas, including Sales, Account Management, Underwriting, Marketing, and Operations.
• Provide support for your local sales office by learning and utilizing the following platforms :
• Salesforce
• BenefitFlow
• Tableau
• Generative AI platforms including Microsoft Co-Pilot and Chat GPT
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced Account Executives and / or Sales Representatives, engage with senior leaders through speaker events and networking sessions.
• Collaborate with interns nationwide on a capstone project that hones your problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork abilities.

What you'll bring :

Preferred Skills :

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Pay Transparency

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Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.