Work Location:
Fully Remote - To protect the health and safety of our employees, our offices are closed. When our offices reopen, the organization will be moving to a hybrid work model.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Brighthouse Financial, we’re fostering a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, and different ideas are heard and respected. We believe that by creating an inclusive workplace, we’re better able to attract and retain our talent, provide valuable solutions that meet the needs of our advisors and their clients, and deliver on our mission of helping more people achieve financial security.

How This Role Contributes to Brighthouse Financial:
The purpose of each call made or taken by our Internal Sales team is to create a positive advisor experience and further develop sales opportunities for our Annuity Distribution team. We empower advisors and consumers by providing the solutions they need to help plan for their financial futures and make decisions with confidence.

As an Annuities Internal Sales Intern, you will work alongside experienced Internal Wholesalers and learn advanced sales techniques, communication skills, and territory management acumen to help you jumpstart your career. With a fast-paced but collaborative environment, Brighthouse Financial is a great place to further your professional development.

What can you expect from an internship with Brighthouse Financial:

• Practical application and skill development at a FORTUNE 500 company
• Learning and development opportunities offered throughout the program
• Networking opportunities with senior executives
• Community service events
• $23/hour pay; 35-40 hour work weeks (with the exception of holiday weeks)
• 10 week summer program: 5/31/2022 to 8/5/2022

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and convey the key attributes of our flagship products
• Participate in departmental orientation and other developmental opportunities offered throughout the program
• Gain an understanding of the role of the Internal Wholesaler, and complete a final project based on your observations
• Assist with various initiatives and projects to ensure achievement of departmental goals and objectives
• Gain exposure to other areas of the business and understand how they fit together to achieve business goals and objectives

Desired Profile and Technical Skills:

• Sophomores and Juniors ideally studying Finance, Marketing, Business. Seniors planning to attend grad school are also eligible.
• Strong sales and customer service orientation
• Ability to build and maintain relationships proactively in a virtual environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills / interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)