Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
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.
Missions
- Construire et gérer votre propre pipeline de ventes, en soutenant l'équipe de vente par la génération de nouvelles opportunités commerciales.
- Assumer l'entière responsabilité du processus de vente, de la prospection initiale à la conclusion des affaires de manière autonome.
- Réengager les petits comptes existants, effectuer des suivis, identifier de nouveaux intervenants et transmettre les opportunités qualifiées.
Profil recherché
* 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.*

