Business Developer Junior (M/F/X) - Apprenticeship

Join our Direct Sales France team as a Business Developer Junior (M/F/X) in an apprenticeship role. You will work closely with our Sales Manager Direct France to boost our commercial engine, manage your own pipeline, and actively hunt for new partner accounts. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the sales profession and develop their skills in negotiation and commercial strategy.

• Support the sales team by proactively hunting for new leads to build a solid pipeline and take full ownership of the sales process.
• Re-engage with small existing accounts previously managed by our Account Managers, perform follow-ups, and hand over qualified opportunities back to them.
• Qualify incoming leads and track their progress in coordination with our Account Executives, acting as a relay to ensure no opportunity falls through the cracks.
• Master’s degree student (Business School or equivalent), preferably in your final year (M2) 🎓
• At least **1 year of proven experience in sales or business development** (internship or apprenticeship) 💡
• A true **"hunter" mindset**: you are not afraid of the phone and are motivated by achieving quantitative targets 📞
• Mastery of sales/negotiation techniques and ability to quickly master and navigate tools such as HubSpot, Aircall, Notion, Canva, and social selling platforms like LinkedIn 💬
• Excellent verbal and written communication, autonomy, proactivity, and a **strong sense of customer service** 🤝
• You are rigorous, detail-oriented, and can adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment 🚀
• **Native/Fluent French** and **Professional English** (capable of conducting a sale in English) 🌍

**✨ What’s in it for you:**

• Comprehensive training in the Sales profession within an ambitious startup, with exposure to the entire sales cycle 🎯
• Direct mentoring from Laurine to build skills in negotiation and commercial strategy 🤝

*Work with Island is an equal opportunity employer. All our positions are open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.*