Interniship - Business Development Representative

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Talan is seeking a Business Development Representative intern in Geneva for a six-month program starting September/October 2026, to qualify leads, gatekeep between marketing and sales, and generate qualified appointments through multi-channel outreach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn). The ideal candidate holds a BAC+4/5 in Business Administration, is fluent in French and English, and demonstrates strong time management, perseverance and curiosity, with comfort using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo and a CRM. To apply, tailor your resume to show lead generation results, include a cover letter linking your interests to Talan's AI, data and blockchain focus, and show a proactive, collaborative approach while maintaining CRM data and KPIs.

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting and technology services firm that supports and accelerates its clients’ digital transformation through technology, data, and innovation.

For over 20 years, Talan has been advising and supporting companies and public institutions in defining and implementing their transformation and innovation projects in Switzerland and internationally.

With a presence across 5 continents in 21 countries, the Group—certified as a Great Place to Work—has more than 7,000 employees.

With its own Research and Innovation Center, Talan places innovation at the heart of its development and is active in areas of technological transformation such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, and Blockchain, supporting the growth of large corporations and mid-sized companies through a committed and responsible approach.

By placing “Positive Innovation” at the heart of its strategy, Talan is convinced that it is by serving people that technology amplifies its impact on society as a whole.

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Job Description

The Business Development Representative is a key member of the Sales and Marketing team. You will play a strategic role in initiating discussions with potential clients through multi-channel activities (cold calling, emails, LinkedIn) to generate qualified opportunities for Account Managers.

As an autonomous professional, you are the initial ambassador of Talan's expertise in the market. Your perseverance and active listening skills will transform cold leads into qualified appointments, ensuring the continuous growth of our business units.

Your mission involves:

• Lead Qualification
  • Work as a gatekeeper between sales & marketing, qualifying leads coming from marketing before sending them to your sales counterparts.
• Forefront of Talan’s website
  • As BDR, you are the first person prospects engage with when visiting our website. Whether through phone, form or webchat, you engage with interested prospects, qualify and redirect enquiries.
• Business Development
  • Conduct multi-channel prospecting activities, including cold calls to targeted clients to generate interest in Talan's offerings.
  • Identify, qualify, and track sales leads according to established criteria, and schedule qualified appointments for Account Managers.
• Operational Excellence and Priority Management
  • Maintain a high level of daily and weekly activities to meet and exceed lead generation objectives, utilizing available tools.
  • Ensure the CRM is kept up-to-date and maintain quality data and provide regular reporting on campaign performance.
• Customer Orientation and Knowledge Sharing
  • Adapt messaging and communication based on the interlocutor and strategic information gathered (active listening) to maximize conversion rates.
  • Contribute to campaign effectiveness by suggesting innovative ideas and participating in the development of GTM strategies, call scripts, and email templates.

Objective

Your primary objective is to generate pipe.

Everything you do generates SQLs for the sales team that will then turn into qualified opportunities with a pipe value. Whether through outbound prospection or transforming inbound leads, your sole purpose is to generate quality pipe that will evolve into revenue.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: BAC+4/5 in Business Administration or an equivalent degree - 6 months Internship from September/October 2026

• Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage time and priorities effectively to achieve quantifiable lead generation objectives.

• Behavioral Skills: Confidence, dynamism, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

• Communication: good oral and written communication skills, in French and English.

• Bonus - Technical Expertise: Proficiency with modern prospecting tools (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoominfo) and a CRM (Salesforce or equivalent).