Business Development (Internship)

Job description

(Native English speaker)

An excellent opportunity to drive and take ownership of sales within a young and fast growing SME. The role will allow the candidate to be involved at the early stages of the business, having a real impact on overall sales, which will be integral to the growth of the business. The role involves direct interaction with customers (including telephone and email communication) and carries a high degree of responsibility as it involves becoming the face of Solten.

The role is suitable for someone with a real passion for sales and who is eager to learn about different areas of business. We're still young, which means plenty of opportunity to grow your skill set as the business grows!

Job categories:

• Sales and Marketing 
  

Position tasks:

• Developing, with our Business Development Manager, strategies to obtain new customers within the UK and Ireland, 
  
• Directly prospecting potential UK customers on the phone to propose our services, 
  
• Negotiating projects and contracts both internally and externally. 
  

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities via email and phone. 
  
• Conducting sales pitches and presentations to sell our language services. 
  
• Opportunity to create your own leads and deal directly with established businesses. 
  
• Maintaining a strong relationship with potential client base and offering continued support and service as and when required. 
  
• Meeting pre-defined sales targets. 
  
• Actively working with social media sites to source and build market potential 
  
• Ad-hoc sales marketing, PR and other activities. 
  

We are looking for candidates with a strong personality, a passion for sales success, with a lot of imagination and unlimited motivation.

Languages:

• English as a native language; this is an absolute requirement (please do not apply if English is not your native language), another European language is a bonus but not necessary. 
  

Person requirements:

• Sales Experience - preferred, but not essential 
  
• Imaginative but honest and with a passion for success 
  
• Able to work daily and at length on the telephone 
  
• Ability to quickly build product knowledge - we will provide the necessary training on the services we offer. However, the candidate needs to be a quick learner and able to show confident product knowledge to customers. 
  
• PC literate. 
  
• Strong communication skills 
  

We offer:

• Internship in Prague, Czech Republic, start date according to your availability, 
  
• Internship compensation (monthly payments), 
  
• Flexible working hours, 
  
• A young, dynamic and international working environment, 
  
• Great career opportunities for motivated personalities, 
  
• An office location just 20 metres from metro (tube) stop Flora, in the centre of Prague 
  

Duration:

• 6 – 12 months 
  

Degree requirements:

• Higher education - subject can be flexible. 
  

Location:

• Prague, Czech Republic 
  

If you are interested in this opportunity with Solten, please Apply with your:

• Resume in English 
  
• Cover letter 
  
• Starting availability and expectations 
  

Extra information

Status

Closed

Location

Prague

Type of Contract

Graduate Jobs, Internships

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

Yes

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English