AWS Commercial Sales Internship

Amazon Inc.; Paris; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Rotation opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

AWS EMEA SARL (France Branch) in Paris is seeking a Commercial Sales Intern to join a structured program focused on cloud solutions and AI-first sales. You will participate in a 24-week internship (or 12 weeks) starting mid-April 2027, or mid-June 2027, while enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in 2027 or 2028.

Mandatory languages are French and English. The role mixes training with hands-on business projects, exposure to AWS services, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a university and graduating in 2027 or 2028.
• Strong communication and data-driven mindset.
• Interest in cloud technology and AI-first solutions.

Responsibilities

• Learn AWS solution portfolio and AI services.
• Engage in rotation assignments across teams.
• Work in agile environments to deliver projects.
• Develop understanding of customer challenges and IT roles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (2027/2028)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job ID: 10587751 | AWS EMEA SARL (France Branch)

The internship starts mid-April 2027 (24 weeks), or mid-June 2027 (12 weeks); we encourage the earlier start date where possible. You need to be enrolled in University, graduating from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in 2027 (desired) or 2028.

Mandatory languages: French and English

We're on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will grow into the high-impact, visionary person you know you're ready to be, taking on new challenges and developing new skills every day in our AI-first cloud environment.

Would you like to be part of a team that helps customers across EMEA adopt AWS cloud solutions and accelerate their digital transformation.

If you are passionate about cloud technologies, AWS is developing the next generation of commercial leaders. Our Commercial Sales Internship Program offers a structured roadmap of in-depth learning and hands-on practice across AWS services and solution selling, preparing you for a future Sales role while you deliver long-term impact through a real business project.

AWS offers a dynamic and motivating environment where you will advance your career, support the growth of AWS customers, and help shape the future of emerging cloud and AI technologies. As you build customer-readiness, the role becomes partly external-facing, giving you real exposure to customers.

This paid internship gives you the chance to take on a real business project, developed in a team connected to Amazon Global Sales. You'll work with a range of stakeholders across AWS, making a tangible impact and building and innovating in the Amazonian way. Throughout, you'll be supported by our EMEA internship community, working in agile teams with access to mentoring, learning, and shadowing opportunities.

Key job responsibilities

What Makes You Future-Ready:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach
• Digital innovation mindset with genuine curiosity about AI and emerging cloud technologies
• Showcasing resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Customer and stakeholder focus with strong communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration capabilities to work across different teams and business units

The program includes comprehensive training on AWS services, cloud computing concepts, AI-first methodologies, and hands-on practical exercises to solidify your learning. You'll develop strategic thinking capabilities, GenAI proficiency, and stakeholder management skills essential for success in our rapidly evolving AI environment.

The successful candidate will be interested in a career in cloud technology, demonstrating learning agility, comfort with digital tools, and the ability to think strategically while remaining adaptable to new challenges and technologies that drive and grow AWS footprint with our customers.

A day in the life

• Learn about the AWS solution portfolio (including earning certifications like the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified AI Practitioner) and the Amazon culture, with strong focus on AI services and innovative cloud solutions
• Rotation assignments across different business units and teams, collaborating with various team members to innovate
• Work within agile methodologies to deliver impactful business projects
• Build an understanding of customer challenges, requirements, and the potential value that can be delivered by AWS
• Differentiate and understand various IT roles and responsibilities in modern AI-first organizations

If you're insatiably curious and eager to learn, then you've come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, the following benefits may be available to you as an intern:

• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship deliverables with rotation opportunities
• Agile team collaboration and innovative project work
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns across different EMEA locations
• Internship events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions, and AI technology workshops
• Mentorship and career development

About the team

Successful applicants will be invited to an online assessment. If successful and selected by the hiring team, you'll be invited for a first virtual interview. If you progress through this stage, you'll then be invited for a final round of interviews consisting of a combination of interviews and case studies, focusing on our Leadership Principles and your ability to work in Agile, innovative environments. Please note that this selection process is subject to change and may vary depending on the role and location.

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Basic Qualifications

• Work full time
• Speak, write, and read fluently in French (at C1 level or above) and English
• Graduating from a Bachelor's or Master's degree during 2027 or 2028
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for technology sales and AI-first solutions
• Strong interest in a technology sales career upon graduation with focus on innovative cloud and AI technologies
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional Agile teams to achieve shared goals
• Well organized, self-motivated, and driven by success in innovative environments
• Interest in rotation-based learning and exposure to multiple business areas

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