Sales Stage/Internship - (Dutch Speaking)

Lightspeed; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lightspeed is hiring a commercially driven Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience across new and existing business. You will work with Account Executives and account managers to identify opportunities and grow customer relationships, primarily with BeNeLux clients who operate in Dutch.

Ideal candidates are fluent in Dutch, based in the Netherlands (Amsterdam preferred), and seeking a career in sales, account management, or business development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch (written & spoken).
• Based in the Netherlands, Amsterdam preferred.
• Internship duration of at least 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Support new business and existing customer growth.
• Research and identify potential new customers and opportunities.
• Engage with prospects and existing customers via phone, email, and other channels.
• Identify customer needs and upsell opportunities.
• Support sales and account management through different stages of the journey.
• Follow up on opportunities and help move them forward.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Maintain accurate data in CRM systems.

Skills

Dutch fluency

Strong communication

Commercial mindset

Proactive and organized

CRM experience

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Hi There! We’re looking for a commercially driven Sales Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on experience across both new and existing business. This internship is ideal for someone eager to start a career in sales, account management, or business development. You’ll work closely with experienced Account Exectutives and account management professionals, helping us identify new opportunities while also supporting and growing relationships with existing customers. From prospecting and customer conversations to identifying growth opportunities within our customer base, you’ll get exposure to different parts of the commercial cycle and gradually take on more ownership. Our customers are based in the BeNeLux and work entirely in Dutch.

Therefore, this role is exclusively open to candidates who:

• Speak Dutch fluently (written & spoken)
• Currently live in the Netherlands
• Internship position with a minimum of 4 months

What You’ll Do:

• Support both new business and existing customer growth
• Research and identify potential new customers and commercial opportunities
• Engage with prospects and existing customers through phone, email, and other sales channels
• Help identify customer needs, upsell opportunities, and potential areas for growth
• Support the sales and account management teams throughout different stages of the customer journey
• Follow up on commercial opportunities and help move them forward
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data in CRM tools
• Learn how to manage a commercial pipeline and work towards individual and team targets

What We’re Looking For:

• Fluent Dutch speaker
• Based in the Netherlands, preferably Amsterdam
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
• Confident and comfortable speaking with both prospects and existing customers
• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn
• Interest in sales, account management, or business development
• Motivated by targets, personal development, and achieving results

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands‑on experience across both new business and account management
• Experience with prospecting, customer conversations, relationship management, and commercial growth
• Exposure to the full commercial customer journey
• Clear progression opportunities into Sales, Account Management, or Business Development roles
• Mentorship, training, and increasing commercial ownership over time
• A strong foundation for starting your career in a commercial role

Why Join Us:

• Fast‑paced, commercial environment where your contribution has real impact
• Exposure to both acquiring new customers and growing existing relationships
• Supportive team with a strong learning and coaching culture
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your communication and commercial skills
• Increasing responsibility and ownership as you develop

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one‑stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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