Intern Sales Support

This role is at the center of our Holding team in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.

JOB PURPOSE

Are you a passionate and driven student who does not back away from a challenge? Then look no further, and join our sales team in one of the fastest-growing digital agencies worldwide. 

As an intern, you will become part of the Sales team, where you will look for interesting potential new customers, qualify incoming leads, contribute to a streamlined sales process and support the team with the organization of events. Within our growing organization, there is plenty of room for your own initiative, and this internship is certainly no exception. 

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in great pitches, and learn from other sales stars during projects, training courses and sales boot camps;
• Lead management, data management, reports, and monitoring our CRM system;
• Go-to person for potential customers and to identify customers' needs;
• Learn about lead generation, business goals and objectives on a strategic level. Through intensive guidance, we ensure that you can grow into a real sales professional!
• A group of creative colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work as well for you as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Philips, Nivea, and bol.com;
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of a local.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Studied HBO Creative Business, Commercial Economics, Entrepreneurship & Retail Management or something similar;
• Has an affinity with social media, advertising and technology in the digital business industry;
• Is available from September 2024 for 4 or 5 days a week for an internship duration of 5-6 months;
• Is internationally oriented and master the Dutch and English languages in speaking and writing;
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• Has good time management skills and the ability to stay flexible in a fast-paced environment;
• Is very well organized and able to effectively communicate the status and developments of your work;
• Is the example of proactivity and result-orientation and you always apply a confident, can-do attitude;
• Is a great listener and able to identify both a client's needs and those of your colleagues;
• Can demonstrate being a trusted first point of contact for new business leads to conduct a thorough qualification process, providing a detailed handover to the sales team;
• Is interested in getting to know a full range of communication techniques, including goal-oriented calling, emailing, LinkedIn etc. to build engagement and achieve results;
• Although full training will be given, experience of Salesforce (or similar sales database) would be beneficial;
• Is eager to learn and always open to new developments.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card an