SAP iXp Intern - Sales Development Associate (SDA) for Portugal, located in Barcelona
We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you.
We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next.
The work is challenging – but it matters.
You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong.
What's in it for you?
Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
About the SAP Internship Experience Program
The SAP Internship Experience Program is a global, strategic, paid internship program designed to provide university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
You'll gain hands?on experience, structured learning, and exposure to real business challenges, while being part of a vibrant global intern community.
Start date:
1st or 15th of each month (subject to business needs and completion of the recruitment and onboarding process)
Duration:
minimum of 6 months (full?time, 39.5 hours/week)
Languages Required
We are hiring for the Portugal market, so
fluent European Portuguese
is required for this role.
In addition,
strong Business English (verbal and written)
is required, as it is the working language across teams.
Who We Are
Our mission is to boost SAP's market share among SMEs by engaging the right prospects, at the right time, with the right message.
We use innovative digital tools to create great first impressions of SAP, turning prospects into new customers.
Based in SAP's Barcelona Digital Hub, you will contribute to one of SAP's fastest-growing areas: Cloud adoption.
Our team is friendly, diverse, dynamic, and innovative, with a multicultural environment of 28 nationalities.
You will also develop an understanding of different cultures while working in a meaningful, customer?focused role, underpinned by our values of collaboration, trust, innovation, going the extra mile, and maintaining a growth mindset.
Who You Are
You are interested in starting a career in IT sales and are attracted to customer-facing roles.
You take initiative, stay curious, and like working on meaningful, innovative projects.
You are likely:
In the final stages of your education (bachelor's or master's student)
Able to sign a tri?party internship agreement with SAP via your university (mandatory under Spanish law)
Studying Business Administration, Management, Sales, Marketing, Data/Process Management, IT/Digital Transformation, or similar
Ready for a full-time, 6-month placement (39.5 hours per week)
Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva
Detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality work
Driven, proactive, and collaborative with a problem-solving mindset
An active listener who understands assignments and delivers results
Your Mission
Help our team connect with the right prospects, at the right time, using the right message – all with the goal of turning them into SAP customers.
Your work will directly support our Sales Developers and Account Executives in building a high-quality pipeline that fuels SAP's growth engine.
What You'll Learn – and How
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices in digital prospecting, including:
Gaining a working understanding of industry-specific trends and how SAP delivers value
Observing how to prepare for conversations with C-level decision-makers
Exploring techniques for handling objections and aligning needs with SAP solutions
Building foundational knowledge in sales data management, including profiling target accounts and understanding industry segmentation
Developing familiarity with reporting tools and how sales teams use account intelligence
Gaining exposure to customer-facing situations by shadowing Sales Developers during live interactions
Exploring how digital marketing signals can support account qualification and highlight high-potential prospects
Driving awareness of the internship program by promoting it through social media, university channels, and job boards
Perks
Paid placement: a stipend of 1,200 euros per month (gross, full time)
Opportunity to grow within SAP after your studies
Gain valuable experience within a global IT company and access to a strong career development framework
Dedicated managers for day-to-day activities and program management
Part of a strong local and integral intern community
Specific onboarding and learning framework
Familiarity with key digital marketing and sales tools
It is an equality statement
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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