Join Lepaya!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Business Development Representative/Sales Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in following up on inbound leads, qualifying potential prospects and converting them into high-quality sales opportunities.
This internship is ideal for someone eager to learn about inbound sales and the Learning & Development industry in a dynamic, international company.
What you’ll do
Nurture inbound leads from the website, campaigns and events with timely, relevant follow-up
Qualify Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and convert them into meetings for the right Account Executives
Add a human layer where automation isn’t enough
Log activities, update lead status and keep data clean
Help improve lead flow and campaign-to-pipeline conversion
Support outbound prospecting (calls, email, LinkedIn) to build a healthy pipeline and act as a brand ambassador on social channels
What you’ll learn
How to qualify inbound leads and spot real opportunities
To prospect, run outreach and engage decision-makers
Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
Work with Salesforce and use data for better decisions
How Marketing and Sales collaborate in a fast-growing, international scale-up
Who you are
Currently studying a Bachelor's/Master's
Eager to learn about sales, business development and the L&D industry
Proactive, curious and excited to engage with new people
Clear and professional communicator across phone, email and LinkedIn
Comfortable with both warm inbound follow-up and cold outreach
Thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and adapt easily to change
Available for a full-time internship based in the Netherlands
You are fluent in English (Dutch and/or German is a plus)
Why you’ll love this journey at Lepaya
Inspiring and dynamic environment
Participate in Lepaya’s own training curriculum
Excellent guidance during your internship
A compensation of 500 Euro/month, based on a full-time contract
Lunch at the office once per week
And the best: participation in the Lepaya Work-To-Live schedule, consisting of unlimited holidays & Lepaya Fridays – every other Friday, a day for yourself
Flexible hours and a hybrid working arrangement, we expect you to work from our office at least 2 days a week
Our mission
At Lepaya, we empower professionals to thrive in their careers and lead happier lives, helping businesses reach new heights. Every member of our team plays a part in transforming how organizations grow and develop their talent.
Through our Portal, Academies, and App, we deliver blended training programs for every career stage, enabling learners to learn, practice, and apply new skills that truly make an impact.
Trusted by companies like KPMG, ING, Just Eat Takeaway, Bynder, Dell, Kraft Heinz, and BCG, we’ve upskilled over 26,000 learners in 2024 across 120 countries. Backed by $80M in funding, we’re on a mission to become the world’s leading upskilling platform — and we’d love you to be part of it.
What does it mean to be a Lepayaan?We succeed together. We act and come up with solutions. We build for growth. We exceed expectations. We create meaningful impact. For a glimpse into our culture, explore our careers page.
How we live DE&I
At Lepaya, our diverse team embraces professionals of all backgrounds. We prioritize an inclusive environment where every member is valued and empowered. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like our Diversity Charter and internal DE&I team. Your unique perspective is celebrated, ensuring you feel supported and encouraged to be yourself at work.
What’s next?
Ensuring a smooth candidate journey is our top priority. Here's a sneak peek into our standard hiring process: 1. An intro video call with Bianca, from TA, 2. A 30-minute chat with the hiring manager, 3. a life challenge case with the hiring manager and a BDR and finally, an offer! We're all about getting to know you better, so we'll invite you to our office for a face-to-face stage, where you can meet potential future colleagues and experience our awesome office vibes firsthand!