Kickstart your sales career as a Sales Development Representative Intern in Milan! Drive lead generation, learn AI‑powered tools, and fuel growth with our Global Customer Engagement Platform. What you will do We are building the ultimate Global AI‑Powered Customer Engagement Platform that lets businesses connect with customers, automate work, and handle every interaction through one reliable, user‑friendly platform. That is our mission for 2026. As a Sales Intern at CM.com, your main responsibility is to drive outbound lead generation. This role is crucial for our commercial organization to meet our ambitious new business growth targets. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in software sales. It serves as an excellent first step in your commercial career, allowing you to work according to the CM.com Sales Consultancy Methodology and play a key role in educating, qualifying, and developing new target accounts. Market Exploration: Research and understand the domain of customer service and marketing automation to identify opportunities. Pipeline Building: Manage inbound leads and generate new high‑quality leads by running outbound campaigns according to a target list using cold calls, personalized emails and videos, social selling, webinars, and events. Identify customers’ needs and budget, set up meetings for AE, and help build a strong sales pipeline for the team. Learn to use automation and AI tools (Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.). Trusted Advisor: Engage with prospects to understand their needs and position CM.com as the solution. Team Collaboration: Work closely with your team to achieve shared goals in a supportive and energetic environment. Work closely with the Italian Team (Marketing Manager and Country Lead included): You’ll join a vibrant and ambitious group working to drive opportunities and close deals. You’ll have a buddy to guide you through your journey, ensuring that you learn, grow, and succeed in your role. Improve processes using AI, automation, and smart tooling: Leverage AI and automation to streamline prospecting, optimize workflows, and enhance the efficiency of your sales efforts. Make decisions fast, test ideas, and learn from what doesn’t work: You’ll have the freedom to experiment with new approaches, adapt quickly, and continuously improve your strategies. Success is measured by impact, not by perfect plans. That’s why you ideally have A bachelor’s or master’s degree, with fluency in Italian and English. Availability to start no later than May or June 1st, 2026. Strong interest in AI‑based solutions and a desire to pursue a career in consultative software sales. A proactive, curious, and entrepreneurial mindset, eager to learn and grow in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. Excellent communication skills and creativity to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Only candidates with a permanent work and residence permit for Italy will be considered. Company Benefits Full‑time paid 9‑month internship with possibility of being hired. Onboarding: Join our unique 3‑day Global Onboarding program in our headquarters in Breda. Fuel your mind: Meal vouchers to ensure healthy lunches and snacks. Your Development: Support through the CM Academy, Young Professional Program, CM Business Adventure, Udemy, etc. Vitality: Year‑round vitality program with stress‑prevention workshops, ergonomist visits, weekly bootcamps, yoga sessions, and CM sports day. International company: You will collaborate with all international colleagues while prospecting in the Italian market. Our Hiring Process It’s clean and simple! Meet the recruitment team and learn more about CM.com & the position and tell about your experience & motivation. #J-18808-Ljbffr