Sales & Account Management Internship
- On-site
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Sales
Job description
About Road
Road is a fast-growing software company active in the dynamic electric driving (EV) market. We deliver the critical infrastructure that the EV charging ecosystem is built on. We do this through a purpose-built software platform supported by our unique expertise and world-class customer service. Road currently serves 20% of the Dutch market and we have firmly set our sights on repeating this success internationally. We exist at the intersection of cleantech and fintech and our mission is to make EV charging effortless for everyone.
About the role
As a Sales & Account Management Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to develop essential sales skills while supporting our team in acquiring new customers in the Benelux region. Guided by experienced team members, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the sales process—from prospecting to closing deals. Your role will involve reaching out to prospects from our database and leads provided by Marketing and Customer Success. You’ll practice demonstrating the value of our solutions to potential customers, contributing to the growth of our business.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Prospecting: Gain experience in prospecting by identifying potential clients through cold calls, emails, and networking activities. You’ll introduce Road and our product offerings, learning the fundamentals of customer outreach.
Solution Selling: Shadow experienced sales team members in product demos and consultative sales conversations. You’ll learn how to connect our solutions to clients’ needs through hands-on training and mentorship.
Pipeline Management: Develop skills in CRM management by helping to maintain and update the pipeline of leads, logging client interactions, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
Customer Relationship Building: Begin to build relationships with clients under the guidance of a mentor, learning how to serve as a trusted advisor for their needs and advocate on their behalf within the company.
Negotiations and Closing: Assist with preparing proposals, observing negotiations, and supporting deal closures. You’ll gain an understanding of the techniques used to address objections and achieve sales targets.
Market Research: Learn how to conduct basic market research, keeping informed about industry trends, competitors, and potential client needs to support the sales strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, operations, product, and customer success teams to learn how different departments work together to enhance the client experience.
Job requirements
What we value in our candidates
You are currently enrolled in an HBO program focused on commercial studies or related fields.
You have relevant coursework or project experience that demonstrates familiarity with client engagement and business development.
You have a strong interest in reaching out to potential clients, initiating contact through calls and emails, and building client relationships.
You possess the motivation to support the sales team and contribute to deal progression.
Familiarity with CRM systems (such as Salesforce) is a plus.
You are proactive, eager to learn, and demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
Fluency in both Dutch and English is essential, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer
An internship allowance of €500 per month;
An independent role with the opportunity for growth;
An opportunity to make a difference in a sustainable and growing organization;
A young and ambitious team;
Daily lunch and drinks in our own bar;
A laptop.
We have also received SBB recognition as a training company.
More about us
We believe in being open-minded and challenging ourselves to continuously strive for the best results. We are transitioning from start-up to scale-up which requires a more structured and process-driven approach to reach the next stage of our growth. As the world scales up to meet the EV charging demand, we’re ready for this once-in-a-century mobility revolution. Are you ready to help us grow and make EV charging effortless for everyone? Join our team of 125+ colleagues working in our Amsterdam HQ.
Our Values
Customer
Innovation
Community
Ownership
Communication
Focus
Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look at our careers site https://careers.road.io/.
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