Sales Internship

Who are we?

Hey there! We’re Aquablu, the game-changers in the water world, making a splash from our home base in Amsterdam. We’re all about unbottling the beverage industry, with our smart (flavored) water dispenser, the REFILL+. And the best part? We're doing it all without drowning the planet in plastic. Our bold mission: saving 1 billion plastic bottles by 2030. 🌊🌎

As a young scale-up, we're already turning heads among the big leagues in businesses and hotels across Europe, such as Heinkein, Adyen and Marriott hotels. We are expanding globally into 16+ countries, with many more to come.

But wait, there’s more! Our culture? Imagine a dynamic, vibrant, and bold team that’s always ready to dive into new challenges. At Aquablu, we live by our values: we’re fearless in our pursuit of innovation, fresh in our approach to ideas, ambitious in our goals, honest in our actions, and curious about everything. ⭐

If you’re enthusiastic about making a positive impact and love the idea of working with a team that’s as refreshing as our water, then keep reading – your dream job might just be with us. 👀

About the internship:

Hey future sales superstar! 🌟 As a key player on our sales team, you'll be at the heart of attracting new customers and expanding our client base. Working alongside our Sales Executives, you’ll help expand our client base. We’re giving you tons of responsibility from day one – with your go-getter attitude, we aim to shape you into a confident and successful future Sales Rep.

Your responsibilities:

• Initiating contact: Dive into new markets, spot potential clients, qualify leads, and set up meetings. Crush it here, and your responsibilities will soon increase!
• Communication: Qualify leads across multiple platforms – whether it’s phone calls, emails, or LinkedIn, you’ve got it covered!
• Sales Support: Assist the Sales Executives with preparing sales presentations, proposals, and follow-up communications.
• CRM Management: Keep our CRM system (Hupspot) updated with accurate information on leads, contacts, and sales activities. Your sharp eye will keep our sales efforts organized and efficient.
• Reporting: Compile and analyze sales data to create reports for the sales team, highlighting key metrics and providing actionable insights.
• Teamwork: Collaborate seamlessly with our Sales Executives.
• Curious what a day-in-the-life of a sale intern looks like? Start your day by gathering hot leads in your sector, check in with the Sales Executives, enjoy a lunch together, then reach out to those leads and persuade them to join us in making waves.💧

Practicalities

• Duration: September 2024 - February 2025
• On-site at our beautiful office in Amsterdam (Houthavens)
• 4 or 5 days per week

You are:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in commercial economics, business administration, or a related field (you must be enrolled for the whole internship).
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a BIG plus!).
• Super comfortable making calls and being the first point of contact for potential clients.
• Looking for a full-time internship lasting at least 6 months.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and have a can-do attitude – you're really excited about gaining real-life sales experience.
• Flexible, courageous in your approach, and not discouraged by setbacks – you learn from them and keep growing.

Bonus points:

• You have already had a taste of B2B sales (like a previous sales internship).
• Familiar with Hubspot or a similar CRM system.

We want to know what fuels your passion for sales, and we'll tailor your internship to incorporate that spark. Ready to dive in and make an impact? Let’s go! 🌊🚀

Why Aquablu?

You will be part of a young, fun and ambitious team which aims to change the way people consume water!

💸 Monthly internship compensation.

☀️ Beautiful and bright office in Amsterdam (Houthavens).

🌱 Free healthy lunches (+ weekly BBQs).

🎉 Monthly team nights (karaoke, game night, bootcamp etc.).

🌍 Be part of an exciting growth phase of a scaling company.

💧 Endless amount of our very own flavoured water !

🎵 What kind of vibe can you expect at our office? Check out our very own Spotify playlist "Akwablues"