Cybersecurity Sales & Business Development Intern

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a Cybersecurity Sales & Business Development Intern to join our Device Security team, working with Account Managers, Marketing, and Technical Experts to support opportunity development, strengthen funnel quality, and enhance customer engagement. You will help identify new prospects, prepare sales materials, and ensure smooth coordination across teams to enable customer success.

Here are some tasks you will work on: conducting market research, supporting lead qualification,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Marketing, Cybersecurity, CS, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Passion for continuous learning and interest in cybersecurity, certification, or embedded device security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and account profiling to identify prospective customers and opportunities.
• Support lead qualification activities and evaluate potential sales opportunities.
• Prepare customer presentations, sales collateral, reports, and internal business updates.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, webinars, events, and lead follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to align solutions with business needs.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information within CRM systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Presentations

English proficiency

Proactive/autonomous

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight is looking for a Cybersecurity Sales & Business Development Intern to join our Keysight Device Security (KDS) Team, focused on cybersecurity and certification services. In this role, you will work closely with Account Managers, Marketing, and Technical Experts to support opportunity development, strengthen funnel quality, and enhance customer engagement. You will help identify new prospects, prepare sales materials, and ensure smooth coordination across teams to enable customer success.

Here are some tasks that you will work on as part of this internship:

• Conduct market research and account profiling to identify prospective customers and emerging business opportunities.
• Support lead qualification activities and evaluate potential sales opportunities.
• Prepare customer presentations, sales collateral, reports, and internal business updates.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, webinars, events, and lead follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity specialists and technical experts to understand customer challenges and align solutions with business needs.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information within CRM systems.

What You Will Learn

Through this internship, you will gain exposure to cybersecurity markets, consultative sales processes, customer engagement strategies, lead generation activities, and cross-functional collaboration within a global technology company.

Qualifications

This position requires the following skill sets and attributes:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Passion for continuous learning and interest in cybersecurity, certification, or embedded device security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear presentations and reports
• Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations.
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Background In The Following Areas is Highly Desirable

• Basic understanding of hardware security, embedded systems, or device-level security testing.
• Basic knowledge about cybersecurity standards and certification schemes
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales processes such as lead qualification or account profiling.
• Experience with preparing presentations, market analysis, or supporting marketing campaigns.

Additional characteristics of candidates we are seeking for this position include:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to a fast-growing business area.
• Ability to communicate clearly, simplify complex topics, and support customer interactions.
• Sociable, collaborative, and enthusiastic about working in an international team.

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