Internship Sales Forecasting & Analytics

Belden; Olen; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden seeks an enthusiastic Sales Forecasting & Analytics Intern to support a Transportation business project focused on improving forecast accuracy using historical sales data and Salesforce opportunities.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance and Operations to gain hands-on experience in how data informs commercial decisions and supports performance improvements. English proficiency is required, and a structured EMEA Internship Program provides exposure to diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Background in Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance or related field.
• Exposure to statistical analysis or AI tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical opportunities, including wins and losses, to identify patterns and key success factors.
• Explore how data and AI can support objective opportunity qualification and forecasting.
• Assess sales pipelines, historical win rates and conversion probabilities.
• Translate analytical insights into practical recommendations for Sales and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

Finance

Education

Data Science/Analytics/Finance degree

Tools

Python

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

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Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Location: Olen, Venlo or Neckartenzlingen
Start: February 2027
Duration: 6 months

Are you interested in using data, analytics and AI to solve real commercial challenges?

As aSales Forecasting & Analytics Intern, you will support a project within our Transportation business focused on improving forecast accuracy and predictability using historical sales data and our Salesforce opportunity funnel.

You will work closely with Sales and collaborate with colleagues across Finance and Operations, gaining hands-on experience with how data can support better commercial decision-making.

What will you work on?

You will help us:

Analyze historical opportunities, including wins and losses, to identify patterns and key success factors

Explore how data and AI can support more objective opportunity qualification and forecasting

Assess sales pipelines, historical win rates and conversion probabilities

Translate analytical insights into practical recommendations for Sales

Explore how these insights could be integrated into existing commercial processes

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a background inData Science, Business Analytics, Finance or a related field, and a strong interest in applying analytics and AI to real business problems.

You would be a good fit if you:

Have some exposure to statistical analysis, data analytics and/or AI tools

Enjoy working with data and identifying patterns

Have strong analytical and logical thinking skills

Are curious about how data can influence commercial decisions

Are comfortable working in English

Experience withPython, Power BI or Salesforce would be an advantage, but is not required.

You will also be part of Belden’sEMEA Internship Program, giving you opportunities to connect with other interns, participate in development activities and gain exposure beyond your immediate team.

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.