Intern: Sales Strategy-business Operations (milan | Sept 2026)

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Milan, Italy

Salesforce is seeking an Intern for their Sales Strategy-Business Operations team in Milan. The intern will focus on identifying market opportunities, analyzing sales performance, assisting with business planning (territory models, sales quotas), conducting market segmentation and pipeline analysis, creating executive-level presentations, and collaborating with various departments to drive business growth. The role requires current enrollment in a Milan-based university program with an expected graduation of 2027, an internship agreement, and fluency in Italian and English. Core competencies include analytical rigor, business acumen, executive presence, and a solution-oriented approach. Preferred qualifications include experience in consulting or sales operations, and proficiency in Excel, Tableau, or data modeling tools.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identify and report on key indicators of sales performance, using your findings to help set the strategic agenda for the entire sales organization.
  2. Assist through every stage of the fiscal year planning cycle—from designing territory models to implementing sales quotas.
  3. Dive into market segmentation and pipeline analysis to uncover where our next big opportunities lie.
  4. Package complex findings into high-impact, presentation-ready content for Salesforce executives to guide daily decision-making.
  5. Take part in key strategic initiatives and scalable analytics projects that streamline our sales process and coverage models.

Skills

Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a Milan-based University, with an expected graduation year of 2027
  • Ability to sign a University Agreement Tirocinio Curriculare with your school for the full internship duration (10 months).
  • Fluency in Italian and English is required (both oral and written).
  • Analytical Rigor
  • Business Acumen
  • Executive Presence
  • Solution-Oriented

Nice to have

  • Previous experience or internships in management consultancy, sales operations, or a high-growth startup environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel is a must
  • familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, or data modeling tools is a significant plus.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.