Sales Development Intern

FocusEconomics; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 10.044 - 12.276; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Barcelona office

Descripción de la vacante

FocusEconomics in Barcelona is seeking a Sales Development Intern to be the first voice for prospects, qualify leads against ICP, and pass strong opportunities to Account Executives. You will research prospects, build target lists, and log every interaction in Salesforce, keeping data accurate and up to date.

This internship is designed for final-year students eligible to undertake an internship in Spain, offering real responsibility and exposure to the full B2B sales cycle in an international,

Formación

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a strong plus.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (business, economics, marketing, communications, humanities, or related).
• Comfortable working without direct supervision and taking ownership of daily targets.
• Handles rejection well — this is a high‑volume, low‑hit‑rate calling role.
• Objective‑and goal‑driven, with a strong drive to hit and beat targets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Generation & Qualification: call unqualified leads, qualify them against ICP, pass on only qualified high-potential leads.
• Salesforce & Data Discipline: log every interaction in Salesforce and keep records accurate and up to date.
• Account Management Support: assist Account Executives with follow-ups and flag renewal or upsell signals.

Conocimientos

Lead qualification

Sales research

CRM workflows

Outbound prospecting

English proficiency

Educación

Undergraduate degree in business, economics, marketing, communications, humanities, or related

Herramientas

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Every Account Executive at FocusEconomics started somewhere, and this is where.

As a Sales Development Intern, you’ll be the first voice our prospects hear, calling unqualified leads, quickly assessing whether they match our ideal client profile, and passing strong opportunities to our Account Executives. You’ll also research prospects, build target lists, and keep Salesforce accurate and up to date.

It’s a high-volume, fast-paced role that gives you hands‑on exposure to the full B2B sales cycle, including lead generation, qualification, account management, and CRM operations.

FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence, forecasts, and data solutions, trusted by senior executives at multinational corporations and government organizations worldwide.

This internship is designed as a launchpad for final-year students who want to build a career in B2B sales, client relations, or commercial operations and are looking for a real next step, not just another line on their CV.

Important: You must be eligible to undertake an internship in Spain.

Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Qualification (the core of the role)

• Call unqualified leads directly, open the conversation, and qualify them against our ICP.
• Pass on only the qualified, high‑potential leads. Qualification is the deliverable — not a by‑product of dialing.
• Research and identify new prospect accounts and contacts that match our ICP.
• Build and sharpen targeted account and contact lists for outbound campaigns.
• Work the phone and LinkedIn to spark interest and create real opportunities.

Salesforce & Data Discipline

• Log every interaction in Salesforce as it happens. Every call attempt, connect, qualification outcome, and status so the pipeline reflects reality in real time.
• Keep accounts, contacts, activities, and opportunities accurate and up to date.
• Maintain CRM hygiene by reviewing, cleaning, and updating records regularly.

Account Management Support

• Support Account Executives with follow‑ups, and flag any renewal or upsell signals you spot along the way.

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a strong plus.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (business, economics, marketing, communications, humanities, or related).
• Comfortable working without direct supervision and taking ownership of daily targets.
• Handles rejection well — this is a high‑volume, low‑hit‑rate calling role.
• Objective‑and goal‑driven, with a strong drive to hit and beat targets.
• Attentive to detail and organized enough to log every interaction properly in Salesforce.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to spot business opportunities against target criteria.
• Minimum availability of 3 months and at least 20 hours per week.

Our Offer

• Real responsibility from day one, with direct visibility into the deals you help generate.
• International, collaborative, and friendly work environment.
• Central, well‑connected office in sunny Barcelona (metro Girona and Tetuan).
• 40 working hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6pm.
• Hybrid work model based in Barcelona.
• A genuine path to a long-term career within FocusEconomics

About us

Based in Barcelona, Spain, FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence through reports, data solutions, and a business intelligence platform. Our clients include senior executives from multinational and national companies, government organizations, and think tanks. To deliver the latest economic forecasts, we rely on an extensive global network of analysts from leading investment banks, consultancies, and national banks worldwide.