Paris Sales Development Intern – Services

Airbnb, Inc.; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking Sales Development Interns to join the EMEA Services team in France for a 6-month internship. The role focuses on lead generation, cold outreach to hosts, delivering sales pitches, and onboarding new hosts in a dynamic Paris environment.

Based in Paris, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with local hosts, and contribute to Airbnb Services’ growth across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Current master’s student with at least 3 years of studies completed.
• One first commercial experience in sales, partnerships, account management, or community engagement.
• Native French speaker and fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Based in Paris with deep local knowledge of the market and its service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential leads sourcing through online research, community engagement and local networking.
• Conduct cold outreach via mail, cold calling, and in-person visits to potential hosts.
• Deliver persuasive in-person conversations to showcase Airbnb Services and convert interest into host submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard new hosts and ensure they are well-informed for success.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold outreach

Sales pitches

Interpersonal skills

French (native)

English (fluent)

Organization

Paris knowledge

Education

Master’s student

Job description

Airbnb is seeking Sales Development Interns to join the EMEA Services team in France for a 6-month internship. The role focuses on lead generation, cold outreach to hosts, delivering sales pitches, and onboarding new hosts in a dynamic Paris environment.

Based in Paris, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with local hosts, and contribute to Airbnb Services’ growth across the EMEA region.