Zürich
Sales Intern
- 07 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Ready for a new challenge?
For ten years, Swibeco has supported over 10,000 Swiss companies in appreciating their employees through simple, modern, and effective benefit solutions.
Founded in Switzerland, Swibeco today relies on a team of 60 dedicated employees at our locations in Lausanne and Zurich, united by a mission: to offer flexible benefits that create real added value.
We are currently experiencing double-digit growth and are therefore looking for a Sales Intern to strengthen our team in Zurich.
About the position
At Swibeco, you will go through a comprehensive onboarding and training process that prepares you to become an expert in your field. If you are looking for an exciting challenge where you can develop your skills and advance your career, this is the right opportunity for you. This role is especially suitable for people who enjoy challenges and have a proactive mindset.
You will speak with our customers, identify key decision-makers, qualify their needs, and convince them to become clients. Collaboration with cross-functional teams (Sales, Client Success, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders) is crucial. To succeed in this role, you need a results-oriented attitude that celebrates successes but never rests on them.
Working directly with the Head of B2B Growth and their team, who will train and support you throughout your internship, you will take on the following tasks:
- Develop a deep understanding of Swibeco’s solution portfolio and communicate the added value of our solutions precisely to effectively influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, including executives and C-level.
- Take responsibility for the entire sales cycle with small business clients.
- Generate new sales opportunities for the Senior Sales Team.
- Contact potential customers via email, phone, and demonstrate our solutions via Teams or on-site.
- Participate in and support events.
- Use your communication skills to build strong customer relationships from first contact to closing.
- Conduct research on target markets, identify potential customers and suitable strategies.
- Support the Client Success Team in onboarding newly acquired customers.
- Maintain relevant sales and activity data in our CRM system.
- Use AI tools in your daily work to prepare customer outreach, summarise meetings, and support sales research.
Requirements
Who we are looking for
- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education - or require an internship as part of your degree.
- You are a talented individual with excellent communication skills.
- You are results-oriented and sales-driven, with a strong focus on numbers. You are comfortable picking up the phone and cold calling.
- You are independent, reliable, and goal-oriented.
- You have a good ability to work closely with various stakeholders (partners, managers, customers ...), communicate, share your perspective, and present your work.
- You are a critical thinker, learn quickly, and have a keen eye for detail.
- You think strategically and have a strong "can-do" mentality.
- German and English at native/bilingual level or full professional proficiency, French skills are a great advantage!
Benefits
What we offer- A six-month internship with the possibility of being hired into a permanent position in the Commercial Team based on performance and suitability.
- CHF 4,440/year budget for lunch, mobility, and leisure on your Swibeco Card
- CHF 600/year gift budget for birthdays, work anniversaries, and Christmas.
- Permanent discounts at over 400 leading brands for your everyday purchases.
- A dynamic and supportive scale-up environment where you can make a real impact.
- A professional and stimulating workplace that promotes growth and development.
- A collaborative and motivated team, flexible working conditions, and modern office facilities.
- Free coffee and drinks to keep you energised!
- Beautiful offices near the lake and close to public transport.
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.