Business Development Intern FR at xGoogle AI Startup

fore ai; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A tech startup is looking for a Business Development Intern in Lyon, France. This unique role allows you to gain hands-on experience supporting market entry strategies while working directly with one of the founders. You will conduct market research, launch outbound campaigns, and adapt sales materials for the French market. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Master’s degree, speaks fluent French and English, and is ready to work full-time starting February 2026 for six months. This is a great opportunity to learn about B2B SaaS sales and agentic AI.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program or recently completed a Master’s degree.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Structured and self-driven in fast-paced environments.

Responsabilités

• Research high-value customer segments in France.
• Launch localized outbound campaigns via LinkedIn and email.
• Support first meetings and demos with the founder team.
• Adapt messaging for the French market.
• Collect market insights for go-to-market strategies.

Connaissances

Fluent French

Fluent English

Sales initiative

Market research

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree

Outils

HubSpot

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Description du poste

fore ai is a tech startup based in Zurich, Switzerland, automating software testing using generative AI. Founded by ex-Google engineers, the team has a strong track record of creating AI‑powered products used by hundred millions of users. Our autonomous QA agents generate software tests in seconds – no coding, no manual work. Leading companies in banking, travel, software and media rely on fore ai to catch bugs early and accelerate release cycles.

To support our international growth, we’re looking for a Business Development Intern to help us enter and grow the French market. In this role, you’ll be one of the first Business Development team members in the French region, working directly with one of our founders – who previously built a world‑class sales organization from the ground up.

Why this role is unique

• Real ownership: You’ll support early‑stage go‑to‑market efforts in France from day one.
• Founder access: Work directly with our CRO and learn first‑hand how B2B SaaS sales and market expansion are built.
• Next‑gen tech: You’ll be part of one of the most exciting shifts in software – the rise of agentic AI.
• Career springboard: Get practical, high‑impact experience in sales, customer development, and international GTM strategy.

What you’ll do

• Research and identify high‑value customer segments in the French market.
• Launch and run localized outbound campaigns (LinkedIn, email, events).
• Engage prospects and support first meetings and demos with the founder team.
• Adapt and translate messaging and sales materials to fit the French market.
• Collect market insights and continuously improve the go‑to‑market playbook.

Who you are

• You’re currently enrolled in a Master’s program or have recently completed your Master’s degree.
• You speak fluent French and English.
• You’re structured, self‑driven, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• You’re confident in communicating with new people across channels (email, LinkedIn, in person).
• You’re passionate about technology, AI, and how software is built and shipped.
• You’re available to work full‑time starting February 2026 for 6 months, remotely in France.

Nice to have

• Experience with sales, startups, or outbound tools (HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Interest in software quality, testing, or enterprise productivity.
• Familiarity with the French tech, financial services, or digital platform ecosystem.

Business Development Intern FR at xGoogle AI Startup • Lyon, FR