Sales Intern

Job Description:
We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we’re building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions, it’s all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsu's legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we’ve spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

We’ve been named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sales Intern to join our Geneva-based sales team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a collaborative and multilingual environment, with a strong focus on lead generation, CRM management, pipeline hygiene, and sales strategy support.

This is an internship for 6 months in Geneva, with our local Sales Manager leading you.

Here are some of exciting tasks awaiting you:

- Account Strategy Research: Deep-dive analysis for Tier 1 accounts with sales reps.
- Market & Competitor Insights: Dive into industry trends and competitor moves to help us spot new opportunities.
- Take ownership of Tier 2 accounts under guidance and help drive them forward.
- Lead Generation & Appointment Booking: Identify prospects, support outreach, and help schedule sales meetings.
- Reports & Dashboards: Create and maintain dashboards that help us track key sales metrics and celebrate team wins.
- Keeping Our Sales Pipeline in Shape: Maintain data accuracy and ensure the CRM reflects current opportunities.
- CRM Database Maintenance: Clean and update contact records, accounts, and lead status.
- Webinar & Event Support: Collaborate with marketing to segment accounts/contacts, invite participants, and track engagement.
- Commission Data Support: Help gather and verify data related to sales commissions.
- Sales Support: Assist in preparing materials, presentations, and follow-ups for client engagements.

A mix of the following is the person we are looking for:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills in English and French, German is a plus
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, experiences with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) are a plus
- Comfortable working with data and dashboards
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a can-do attitude and a customer-first mindset

What you can expect:

- A comprehensive, hands-on internship in an international sales environment
- Exposure to high-impact sales and marketing collaboration
- Opportunity to work with key accounts and develop go-to-market strategies
- Mentorship and growth toward a potential Sales role in our organization.
- A fun, engaging, and professional environment that will support your development

Additional Information

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core: As part of dentsu’s global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years, we’ve been innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise: With over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, and part of a 70,000 employees network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of local markets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture: At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter. You’ll join a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful international projects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

These are some of the things we offer:
️ 25 days of holidays

2 volunteer days for charitable activities

Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assisstance program to support your well-being

40-hour week & overtime compensation
- Flexible working hours model (flextime)

Independent home office management

State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations

Pet friendly offices

Full access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions, online language courses

Learning Allowance: Receive 40 additional hours per year for personal and professional development, on top of statutory educational leave

️Corporate benefits platform

Referral bonus program

✈️Workation possiblity

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