Sales Intern

**We promise you can be yourself at Protolabs**

**We are transforming the manufacturing industry as you know it and we’re on the lookout for makers, doers and re-thinkers to join us on this mission.**

**Protolabs Network** provides engineers and designers access to more than 250 extensively vetted manufacturing partners. As part of Protolabs’ global services, we specialize in on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication. Trusted by some of the most innovative companies in the world (NASA, HP, Audi and more), we are the world’s fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing solution. Some of the parts we’ve produced are even floating in space

We are looking for an energetic **Sales Intern** to join our sales team in Amsterdam. You will reach out to brand-new potential companies and work together with their engineering and purchasing teams to land the first deal Top performing Sales Internn will have the opportunity to work their way up to become part of the Sales team within 5-6 months. In addition, you will have the unique opportunity to **earn a commission** on each closed deal. That's right - for every deal you close, you'll earn 1% of the total value.

**Sound good? Keep reading**

**What you'll do**:

- Review customer 3D & 2D files for Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and translate these into the 'Protolabs Network' standard & specifications
- Manage inbound request and support customer during the ordering process
- Work on specific projects to further develop the Protolabs value proposition
- Use sales tactics to support current and potential Protolabs customers

**What it takes**:

- You have enrolled at a Dutch/EU university [**OR**: Dutch/ EU educational institution] as a 3rd/4th-year student for, an HBO, Bachelors or Master’s degree (ideally studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar)
- You’re driven for a career in sales within digital manufacturing
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- You’re an independent, confident, decisive risk-taker
- You’re looking for variety and challenge and will thrive in a faster-paced environment
- You’re motivated by recognition, and advancement and want to be rewarded for your success
- You use your confidence and communication skills to get the information you need from internal stakeholders

**Required language skills** in either Dutch, German, Spanish, French or Italian**What's in it for you?**:

- Part of our incredible journey is clearly down to our amazing team, and we strongly believe in giving people a space to truly, authentically be themselves. We also believe that treating our employees well and sprinkling a great place to work with some nice perks, makes it a little sweeter
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Paid internship €600 gross per month**:

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (we try to accommodate where it’s possible, so feel free to ask us more about this)
- Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more.
- Doggo-friendly office. We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office
- Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
- We offer 4 learning and development days to be used for training or on volunteering, events, trainings, Access to our in-house LEARN platform with diverse courses, training, and workshops, In-house 3D Printing and much more
- Regular team events, socials and an annual regional team trip
- Follow us on Instagram to see what Life at Protolabs is all about

**What to expect in the hiring process**

**Initial call**
- Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partners, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know

**Hiring Manager**
- A deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for and for you to get to know one another

**Take home challenge or presentation**
- Put your skills to the test. Depending on the role, you may be asked to work on a take-home challenge or a presentation to us. We know this won't show us all of your talents, but we can get a nice insight into how you work and vice versa.

**Team Meeting**
- In most scenarios, you’ll get to meet your teammates or a member of the leadership team. This is a great chance for us to see how you fit into the wider organisation

**Meet the culture ambassadors**
- Our culture is unique and so are you Check your ego at the door because these cats are not interested in whether you're the best engineer. We want to hear all about the things that get you out of bed each morning, the special interests you have or random skills that you can teach us. Now's the time to show us your authentic self, no holding back. This is also yo