Drachten/Hybrid

Business Development Representative (BDR) Internship

Are you a student with a passion for tech, sales, and international business? Ready to explore the fast-paced world of SaaS while sharpening your commercial skills? Join Elfsquad as our next BDR Intern and help us bring smart manufacturing software to the world.

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Your Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Outreach

  • Identify high-potential manufacturing companies in DACH or Benelux
  • Reach out to leads via LinkedIn, email, and phone to generate interest
  • Arrange meetings with qualified prospects for our Account Executives

CRM & Process Management

  • Maintain and update HubSpot to track outreach and improve conversion
  • Organize your pipeline and prioritize your tasks

Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to work on lead generation campaigns
  • Share insights from prospect interactions to improve lead generation

What your day could look like

🕣 08:00 – Kickstart your day
Start with a team check-in, review your goals, and get ready to dive into lead research. You’ll explore manufacturing companies and spot where Elfsquad can make a real difference.

🕙 10:00 – Smart outreach
Craft personal and compelling messages, and connect with potential leads. You'll also prep for any upcoming discovery calls.

🕛 12:00 – Break time
Take a break, grab lunch with your team, and join the daily ping pong competition.

🕐 13:00 – Get stuff done

Follow up on your outreach, book meetings for the sales team, and share insights. You might join a sales or marketing meeting to see the bigger picture.

🕔 16:30 – Wrap up
Update HubSpot, reflect on the day’s wins, and get ready to do it all again.



What We Need

  • Language skills: You speak either Dutch or German fluently, and your English is solid
  • Commercial mindset: You're curious, proactive, and not afraid to start conversations
  • Ambition: You're looking to grow into a full-time role in sales
  • Structure: You’re organized and can manage multiple leads and tasks at once
  • Education: You're currently enrolled in a relevant MBO or HBO program

What We Offer

  • Experience: Hands-on SaaS sales experience in a high-growth, international environment
  • Training: Learn from experienced AEs and get direct feedback and coaching
  • Career path: The opportunity to move into a permanent role after your internship
  • Culture: A collaborative, supportive team that values your ideas and energy
  • Allowance: A competitive internship compensation

About Elfsquad

Elfsquad develops cutting-edge software that optimizes the sales process for complex technical products. Our software helps customers and sales teams configure machines and installations with ease. Founded in 2016, Elfsquad is expanding rapidly, offering a dynamic and growth-oriented workplace.

Interested?

Send your application and CV to hiring@elfsquad.io. For more information you can contact Sofia Cotinghi at 085 065 6638. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Job summary

Team

Sales

Role

Business Development
Representative Internship

Employment type

Internship

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Application

Submit your application and take the first step toward joining our team. We review every application carefully, looking for the potential and passion that align with our mission..

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First call

Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will connect with you for a friendly yet insightful conversation. We’ll explore your career goals, values, and expectations to see if we’re a great match.

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Assessment

Show us what you can do! Depending on the role, you’ll complete a practical task that reflects real scenarios in our work, giving us a glimpse into your skills and working style.

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Interview

If your assessment stands out, you’ll join a one-hour technical interview with the team lead and a future teammate. Together, you’ll review your work, dive into technical questions, and explore how you’d fit within our culture.

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Possible second interview

If there are still open questions, we’ll arrange a second conversation to address them directly. This ensures both sides feel confident and excited about moving forward.

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Hired!

When everything clicks, we’ll make you an offer and celebrate welcoming you aboard. Then the countdown begins to your very first day with us!