NextGen Academy Intern: Sales

Medtronic plc; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 3,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a motivated Sales Intern for our Endoscopy Operating Unit. This internship is ideal for students seeking medical sales experience in a dynamic, fast-paced commercial team, with hands-on exposure to customer interactions, product training, and field-based activities.

The role supports day-to-day operations, travel up to 60% nationally, and location options Maastricht/ Heerlen/ Amsterdam, with start date Sep/Oct 2026 and duration 6 months. 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a relevant field.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (C1 minimum).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel in the region.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day sales operations, including quotations, follow-ups, documentation, and weekly reports.
• Track sales performance, pipeline updates, and customer activity; assist in presentations.
• Participate in customer meetings, trainings, visits, and planning of events for endoscopy solutions.
• Coordinate with logistics, marketing, and finance to handle customer inquiries.
• Contribute to competitor analysis and opportunities in the endoscopy market.
• Attend procedures and assist Healthcare Professionals to ensure proper product usage.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

MS Office

Driving license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, life sciences, business or related field

Tools

Office 365 AI tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and solution‑oriented Sales Intern to join our Endoscopy Operating Unit. This role is ideal for students who are interested in building experience in the medical sales field and contributing to a dynamic, fast‑paced commercial team. As an Intern, you will support sales engagement with Healthcare Professionals, helping develop the business and providing support in endoscopy procedure settings to ensure optimal and safe use of Medtronic products. You will also gain hands‑on exposure to customer interactions, product training, and the day‑to‑day activities of a field‑based sales team in the medical technology industry.

Internship details

• Start date: September/October 2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Work model: approximately 60% national travel and 40% home‑based or office‑based work
• Location: Maastricht / Heerlen / Amsterdam

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with day‑to‑day operations, including preparing quotations, follow‑ups, documentation, and weekly reports.
• Help track sales performance, pipeline updates, customer account activities, and contribute to sales presentations.
• Participate in customer meetings, product trainings, sales visits, and the planning of customer events, workshops, and educational activities related to endoscopy solutions.
• Assist in managing customer inquiries and coordinating with internal departments such as logistics, marketing, and finance.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify potential growth opportunities within the endoscopy market.
• Attend endoscopy procedures and support Healthcare Professionals to help ensure optimal product usage and customer experience in the procedure room.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, life sciences, business or a related field.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (minimum C1 level).
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and openness to using Office 365 AI tools.
• Driving license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, relationship‑building, and high emotional intelligence.

Would be a plus

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Proactive and enthusiastic mindset, with a willingness to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Interest in procedure‑based environments and medical technologies used in endoscopy.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Netherlands: 300-700 Euro gross per month depending on the qualifications.