Are you looking for a hands-on internship where you can develop your sales and business development skills while engaging with senior decision-makers in the financial industry? Join our team in Utrecht and gain real-world experience in international B2B sales!
About Us
Over the past 40 years, ECR Research has grown to become one of Europe’s leading independent research providers. We sell our research to professional investors, bankers, and board members in the financial services industry across Europe. Convincing these high-level professionals is a challenge, but we have developed a successful strategy and continue to grow. Our research is read by over 3,000 professionals worldwide, and we operate from a modern office in the center of Utrecht (above the Bijenkorf) with a team of 30 enthusiastic colleagues.
What Will You Learn?
This is a practical, hands-on internship where you will develop key sales and business development skills. You will learn how to identify and engage potential clients, use online tools for lead generation, and support our senior account managers in securing new business opportunities.
Your activities will include:
- Qualifying and following up on warm leads from our marketing team.
- Booking online demo meetings by telephone for senior account managers with CFOs and Chief Investment Officers.
- Supporting email and LinkedIn marketing campaigns to generate new leads.
- Using CRM tools (LinkedIn, Sugar CRM, email, and phone) to track and engage prospects.
- Learning to conduct your own product demonstrations for potential clients.
Who Are You?
We are looking for an ambitious HBO (Bachelor/AD) student, preferably in business, sales, or a related field, who is eager to gain practical work experience. You:
- Are interested in international sales and B2B marketing.
- Have strong communication skills in English (Dutch is not required).
- Are hardworking, results-driven, and eager to learn.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Are available for at least 20 weeks, start date can be anytime, we are flexible!
What We Offer
- An internship allowance of €600 per month (full-time).
- A bonus for successful performance, in addition to the internship compensation.
- Daily coaching and feedback, so you can learn and grow every day.
- Exclusive insights into financial markets and access to high-level research.
- The opportunity to grow into a Junior Account Manager role after your internship.
- A young & international team with Friday drinks and a great office atmosphere.
Ready to Kickstart Your Sales Career?
If you want to gain real-world sales experience in a professional and international setting, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and a short motivation letter.
