Business Development Representative Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Join Akur8, a fast-growing insurtech company, as a Business Development Representative Intern. You will support the Sales team in identifying prospects and creating new conversations with insurance professionals. This internship offers practical experience in B2B SaaS sales, prospecting, and the insurance technology market. You will work closely with Sales Directors, Sales Executives, Marketing, Sales Operations, and Actuarial experts.
Missions
- Identifying insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, and other relevant organizations that may benefit from Akur8’s solutions.
- Researching target accounts, their business priorities, and the people involved in pricing, reserving, actuarial, data, and innovation projects.
- Building and maintaining clear account lists to support focused outreach, writing personalized email and LinkedIn messages, and supporting outbound calling and follow-up campaigns.
Profil recherché
- We are looking for someone who is curious about business, comfortable speaking with new people, and ready to learn through practice- You communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, and you are comfortable adapting your message to different audiences
- You are organized, persistent, and able to manage several follow-up tasks without losing track of details
- You take initiative, ask thoughtful questions, and respond well to feedback
- You are interested in B2B sales, technology, insurance, or a role that combines business conversations with analytical thinking
- You enjoy working with colleagues from different countries and functions
- You are currently enrolled in a Business School, university, or equivalent programme and are looking for a full-time 6-month internship, with a starting date between October and December
- You have strong spoken and written English & French. Additional language is a bonus
- A first experience in sales, business development, customer service, or another role involving outreach
- Familiarity with a CRM, sales engagement platform, LinkedIn, or other tools used to research and contact prospects
- Previous experience in an international company, student association, start-up, or technology environment
- An interest in the insurance industry and in the way data can support better business decisions