[internship] SDR at Novable (B2B SaaS)

Novable; Brussel; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 16,740; Part time

Job summary

A tech startup in corporate innovation is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative Intern to support prospecting efforts and engage with potential corporate clients. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Business or Marketing and possesses excellent communication skills. This internship offers hands-on experience in B2B sales, working alongside experienced professionals, with a focus on connecting startups with corporate innovators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in B2B sales and business development.
• Ability to re-focus on targets and handle objections.
• Knowledge of relevant tools like Hubspot is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential corporate clients.
• Support prospecting efforts via LinkedIn and email.
• Qualify inbound leads and book meetings for the sales team.
• Contribute to outreach sequences and messaging.
• Learn to work with Hubspot and sales automation tools.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Proactive and organised

Interest in B2B sales

Ability to handle objections

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Hubspot

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Slack

Trello

Job description

Overview

At Novable, we’re revolutionising the way corporates scout and connect with innovation. Our AI-powered matchmaking platform helps companies discover the best innovation partners in just a matter of days, shaping the future of corporate innovation scouting. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative Intern to join our team and help us reach more innovators and decision-makers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential corporate clients and decision-makers.
• Support prospecting efforts via LinkedIn, email, and other outreach channels.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and book meetings for the sales team.
• Contribute to the development of outreach sequences and messaging.
• Learn to work with CRM (Hubspot) and sales automation tools.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales teams to refine strategies.
• Gain exposure to the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing.

Your Profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English (native or C2 level, other EU languages are more than welcome).
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in B2B sales, business development, and innovation.
• Sales can be frustrating: you are able to re-focus yourself on your targets. You excel in capturing and handling objections, changing a "no" into a "why not".
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Hubspot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and collaborative tools like Slack, Trello is more than welcome.
• Previous experience in sales or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required.
• Fun to work with! We take the sense of humour very seriously.

Why Join Novable?

At Novable, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, innovative scale-up where your contributions matter. You’ll gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, learn from experienced professionals, and help connect leading companies with the innovations that shape the future. We value initiative, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Of course, we’ll give you the tools and mentorship to succeed.

NOVABLE VISION: ENABLE INNOVATION THROUGH STARTUP RELATIONS

Novable is a tech startup active in the corporate innovation space, providing a startup scouting solution made of advanced technology software and dedicated analyst reviews. In particular, Novable develops an advanced AI-based technology to scout and match startups.

Startups have the innovation power - We believe that startup ecosystems (entrepreneurs, startups, scaleups, hubs, accelerators, venture capital funds) are a glimpse of the future, as they crystallize the forefront of technology innovation everywhere in the world. They are the crystal ball to anticipate future industry trends.

Corporations have the industrial power - On the other side, we believe that corporations have the necessary resources to get things done and to put the best ideas at work on a global scale. In that sense, it is critical that they collaborate with startups, not only for themselves, not only for their survival but also for the greater good of humanity on this planet.

Bring the best of those two worlds together - We are technology optimists. We believe that tech innovation can contribute to solving major societal issues and world problems, provided that enough industrial power is injected into the process. We envision a world where innovation and industry powers connect seamlessly and globally, to speed up the world’s transformation.

Novable mission is to enable innovation through startup relations, by connecting the brightest minds from the startup ecosystem with the strong industrial ambitions of the business world. We allow corporations and companies to identify the most suitable, enterprise-ready innovations matching their strategic agenda.