Helio Intelligence combines the expertise of DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers, two established leaders in political monitoring and intelligence. With DeHavilland EU, part of the Helio Intelligence group and a leading provider of political insight into European policies in Brussels. We supply public affairs professionals with the information and analysis they need to react to and influence government policy. Our clients include major players in financial services, tech and digital, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, energy and government.
We pride ourselves on our service, which is underpinned by powerful technology and delivered by a team of talented people. Our environment is fast-paced and dynamic, combining the big picture of European politics with the commercial drive of a growing international business.
Position overview
We are looking for a motivated Sales Intern to join our office in Brussels for a 6-month internship. In this role, you will support the sales and commercial team in developing client relationships, identifying business opportunities and promoting DeHavilland’s products and services to public affairs professionals across Brussels.
This internship is ideal for someone interested in sales, business development and European affairs, and who is keen to start a career in the Brussels policy and public affairs ecosystem from a commercial perspective.
- Have a relevant degree or be currently studying business, economics, political science, European studies,marketingor a related field
- Demonstrate a strong interest in sales, businessdevelopmentor commercial strategy
- Have an interest in European affairs, publicpolicyor the Brussels environment
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English (fluencyrequired)
- Be proactive,curiousand eager to learn
- Have strongorganisationalskills and attention to detail
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate into a multicultural team
- Additional EU languages are an asset
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Supporting the sales team with lead generation and prospect research
- Maintaining and updating CRM systems with client and market information
- Assistingin the preparation of sales materials,presentationsand proposals
- Supporting outreach activities, including email campaigns and follow-ups
- Helping coordinate client meetings,demosand events
- Monitoring market trends andidentifyingpotential new clients or sectors
- Supporting senior colleagues asrequiredduring sales cycles
- Participating actively in team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
- Competitive compensation (€1,200 per month)
- Extensive benefits package
- Hands-on sales and commercial experience in a leading Brussels-based intelligence company
- Opportunities for career development within DeHavilland and the Helio Intelligence group
- Modern office in the heart of the Brussels bubble
- Continuous training and learning opportunities