Sales Intern

Canon Nederland; Netherlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Canon Nederland is offering an internship in Baarn, Netherlands, aimed at students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field. The role involves conducting market analysis related to energy transition, defining target segments, and developing lead generation strategies under the guidance of sales and technical teams.

Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Dutch is a plus. The internship lasts for 3-6 months, starting from September 2026, providing an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Dutch are advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic, driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and customer analysis focused on customers undergoing the energy transition.
• Identify key challenges customers face with energy management systems.
• Analyze customer needs, decision drivers, and barriers to adoption.
• Support the definition of focus segments based on market potential.
• Develop a targeted lead generation plan.
• Identify prospects and assist in lead qualification.
• Provide insights to improve sales positioning.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to align insights with actions.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Dutch

Interpersonal skills

Enterprising attitude

Education

Currently studying for a bachelor's or master’s degree in Sales, Marketing or a relevant business degree

Job description

Functie beschrijving

Internship is only open to students for whom an internship is a mandatory requirement to complete their studies.

Location: Baarn (Utrecht), Netherlands

Duration: 3-6 months (depending on school convention), starting September 2026.

Jouw missie

• Conduct market and customer analysis focused on customers undergoing the energy transition.
• Identify key challenges customers face when integrating automation solutions with energy management systems.
• Analyze customer needs, decision drivers, and barriers to adoption across different industries and segments.
• Support the definition of focus segments and sub-segments based on market potential and transition maturity.
• Develop a targeted lead generation plan tailored to selected customer segments and use cases.
• Identify prospects and support qualification of leads in collaboration with the sales team.
• Contribute insights and recommendations to improve sales positioning and customer engagement strategies.
• Work closely with sales and technical team to align market insights with commercial actions.

Functie eisen

• Education: Currently studying for a bachelor's or master’s degree in Sales, Marketing or a relevant business degree.
• Language: Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in Dutch is a valuable asset.
• Enthusiastic and driven: Enterprising attitude and passion for success.
• Excellent communicator: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.