Sales Enablement and Operations Intern

Strategy in Action is a guided strategy solution that helps leadership teams build, execute and track business strategy with clarity and accountability. It combines AI-powered software with hands-on expert facilitation, acting as a “Strategy Co-Pilot” for the C-suite. The aim is not to create another long strategy document or presentation deck, but to help teams define where they want to go, how they will get there, and how progress will be monitored.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated student or recent graduate to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial strategy consultancy at the forefront of modern strategic execution, as an intern within our Business Development department. As a Sales Enablement & Operations Intern, you will support the commercial engine of the business, helping our sales processes, data, and materials operate at the highest standard. You'll gain hands-on exposure to how a strategy consultancy runs its commercial operations, combining analytical support with the opportunity to contribute to client-ready content. You will be given real responsibility from day one, working closely with the Business Development team in a high-performance, international environment.

Personal Traits

- Fluency in English (C1 or above) is mandatory; fluency in Italian is also mandatory
- Ownership mentality, proactive, reliable, and comfortable operating with autonomy
- Curious, detail-oriented and eager to learn in a high-performance environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions

Responsibilities

GTM Channel Support: Support the day-to-day operations across the main sales channels (direct sales, external partner network, strategic partnerships), help coordinate outreach, engagements, and pipeline progression activities.; Pipeline & CRM Support: Assist in maintaining our CRM (HubSpot) across active sales channels, supporting data hygiene, deal tracking, and reporting.; Business Development Events: support the setup and delivery of BD events and partner-led initiatives (speeches, roundtables, joint commercial events) , helping with logistics and post-event follow-through; Upsell & Cross-Sell Support: Help identify and support opportunities within the existing client base, coordinating with the sales team on commercial assets & deliverables.

Requirements

currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Management Engineering, Economics or a related analytical field; Strong academic track record; no prior professional experience required, previous internships are a plus; Interest in consulting, strategy or professional services environment is a plus; Analytical mindset with attention to detail and structured thinking; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Familiarity with CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce is a plus; Comfortable with productivity and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel); Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities