Summer Entrepreneurship and Business Development Intern

American Family Insurance

. Work alongside storefront leaders .

Posted 9/28/2026internshipSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong skills in customer acquisition, marketing, and relationship building while gaining practical experience in business operations and strategic thinking. Engages in networking and coaching opportunities to enhance leadership and communication abilities.

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Customer AcquisitionMarketingRelationship BuildingBusiness OperationsLeadership

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentSalesBusiness AnalyticsEntrepreneurial Perspective

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCreative ThinkingNetworking

Industry Keywords

Corporate CultureCommunity EngagementStrategic ApproachesInternship Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside storefront leaders
Gain firsthand experience in customer acquisition, marketing, relationship building, community engagement, and business operations
Develop an understanding of the business, corporate culture, and structure
Contribute creative ideas and strategic approaches in response to changing situations
Learn how businesses grow
Build real marketing experience
Develop sales and communication skills
Experience business operations
Learn directly from business leaders
Put ideas to work
Participate in a 10 to 14 week summer internship program starting in mid-May and ending in August
Gain exposure to different areas of the business
Participate in networking and coaching opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be in student status at an accredited 4-year college or university during the internship
Must be graduating August 2027 or later
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD
Major/program must align with the internship role
Relevant alignment with business development, sales and relationship building, marketing, leadership, business analytics, or entrepreneurial perspective
Unable to consider candidates who may require visa sponsorship
Offer contingent on applicable background checks
Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time hiring bonus may be available to assist with housing costs, depending upon proximity to the company office location
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits (interns are not eligible)
Competitive 401(k) contribution (interns are not eligible)
Pension plan (interns are not eligible)
Annual incentive (interns are not eligible)
9 paid holidays (interns are not eligible)
Paid time off program: 23 days accrued annually for full-time employees (interns are not eligible)
Student loan repayment program (interns are not eligible)
Paid-family leave (interns are not eligible)
In-person or virtual New Employee Orientation