Interniship - Business Development Representative

Talan seeks an Internship - Business Development Representative in Genève to support the Sales and Marketing team by generating qualified leads and initiating client discussions.

This internship serves as a vital component of the Sales and Marketing department, focusing on strategic outreach to potential clients. The primary goal is to create a steady pipeline of qualified sales opportunities for Account Managers by engaging prospects and qualifying leads through various channels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming leads from marketing efforts before passing them to the sales team.
• Contact interested prospects via phone, web forms, or chat to qualify inquiries and direct them appropriately.
• Execute multi-channel prospecting strategies, including cold calling targeted clients.
• Identify, assess, and monitor sales leads against set criteria, scheduling appointments for Account Managers.
• Maintain consistent daily and weekly activity levels to meet or surpass lead generation targets.
• Keep CRM records accurate and up-to-date, ensuring data quality and providing regular campaign performance reports.
• Tailor communication and messaging based on the prospect and strategic insights to improve conversion rates.
• Enhance campaign effectiveness by proposing innovative ideas and assisting in the creation of go-to-market strategies, call scripts, and email templates.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a comparable field.
• Availability for a six-month internship starting in September or October 2026.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to achieve measurable lead generation goals.
• Personal attributes including confidence, dynamism, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient oral and written communication abilities in both French and English.

Nice to have

• Experience with modern prospecting platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Zoominfo.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce or similar tools.

About the company

Talan is an international consulting and technology services firm dedicated to accelerating clients' digital transformation through technology, data, and innovation. Certified as a Great Place to Work, the company centers its strategy on 'Positive Innovation,' believing that technology serves people best when it amplifies societal impact. Talan is actively involved in key areas of technological change, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, and Blockchain.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work.
• Commitment to 'Positive Innovation' that serves people and society.
• Active engagement in cutting-edge fields like AI, Data Intelligence, and Blockchain.
• Focus on supporting and accelerating digital transformation for clients.