Life insurance - sales trainee application

This role is with Guardian Life Insurance. Guardian Life Insurance uses RippleMatch to find top talent.

2026 Guardian Summer Intern, Sales Trainee

Our 2026 Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026 .

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

You are:

A rising senior (graduation date of May 2027) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location (housing is not provided):

• Chicago, IL
  
  

You have:

• An interest in learning more about Sales and how different parts of the organization work together to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to influence and persuade through a variety of communication methods
• A desire to learn and continuously improve
• A competitive drive and are motivated by winning
• A likeable personality, are personable, and are confident in building new relationships
• The ability to efficiently manage your time and can balance multiple tasks
• The ability to thrive in a team environment and are not afraid to always ask questions
  
  

You will:

• Have direct exposure to working with our sales teams including being out on sales calls with veteran sales representatives
• Have meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
• Work in a dynamic, modern work environment that promotes collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
• Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
• Learn about Guardian's purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
• Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information
  
  

We offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
• Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability
  
  

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
• You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.
  
  

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [email protected].

Salary Range:

$20-$35 per hour