Insurance Sales Intern
Goosehead Insurance - Whitehead Agency
About the Role
- Paid internship opportunity at Goosehead Insurance - The Whitehead Agency, Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Gain career experience before graduation.
- Work under a top 40 agent in the nation.
- For motivated Coastal Carolina University seniors graduating in 2027 or recent graduates.
- Early January 2027 start date for the Spring 2027 semester.
- Offers real sales training, a Monday-Friday schedule, and a career with earning potential.
The Internship
- Pay: $10/hour plus monthly performance bonus opportunities.
- Hours: 20-25 per week, Monday-Friday, scheduled around CCU classes.
- Start: January 2027.
- Location: Myrtle Beach, SC (in person).
- Goal: Identify and develop the next Insurance Producer.
Why Join Us
- Mentorship: Learn directly from a top 40 agent in the nation and agency leadership at a top 25 agency.
- Career Path: Strong performers may be considered for a full-time Insurance Producer role after graduation in June 2027.
- Modern Sales Tools: Learn about the use of technology, AI, and access to 200+ insurance carriers.
- Earning Potential: First-year full-time target is approximately $65,000 OTE, with potential to grow to $90,000-$120,000+. Earnings are performance-based and not guaranteed.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospecting, lead generation, and business development.
- Client communication and relationship building.
- Sales conversations, objection handling, and follow-up.
- Working in the CRM and sales technology.
- Referral-partner development and agency growth.
- Note: You will not sell or solicit insurance until you obtain the appropriate license.
Who You Are
- Competitive, coachable, and dependable.
- Comfortable talking to new people and open to feedback.
- Motivated by goals and resilient when you hear “no”.
- Interested in a career in sales.
- No insurance experience is needed; work ethic, attitude, and desire to succeed matter most.
After Graduation
- Strong performers may be considered for full-time employment after June 2027.
- Potential structure includes a monthly base during an initial six-month ramp-up, plus performance-based bonuses and commissions.
About Goosehead Insurance - The Whitehead Agency
- A growing, nationally ranked independent brokerage serving clients across South Carolina.
- Access to 200+ carriers and a dedicated service team.