As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of rising demands for versatility, performance, and affordability. Couchbase is leading the way with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world. By uniting transactional, analytical, mobile, and AI workloads into a seamless, fully managed solution, Couchbase empowers developers and enterprises to build and scale applications with unmatched flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency—from cloud to edge. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, Couchbase is unlocking innovation, accelerating AI transformation, and redefining customer experiences. Come join our mission.
Location: In office - London, UK
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Intern to join our sales team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in sales, market research, and customer relationship management. As a Sales Development Intern, you will work closely with our experienced sales professionals, aligning with leaders and field representatives playing a critical role in the business growth initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Prospecting and Lead Generation:
- Research and identify potential clients and target markets.
- Utilize various tools and platforms to generate leads and build prospect lists.
- Engage with prospects through email, social media, and phone calls to introduce Couchbase's products, services and to drive event attendance.
- Qualification and Nurturing:
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and aligning them with Couchbase solutions.
- Foster relationships with prospects to drive interest and build a pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Document and maintain accurate records of all prospect interactions in the CRM system.
- Collaborative Sales Support:
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective strategies for lead conversion and opportunity progression.
- Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and proposals.
- Participate in sales meetings, team huddles, and training sessions to enhance sales skills and product knowledge.
- Market Research:
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and market developments.
- Conduct market research to identify potential market segments and opportunities.
- Provide insights and feedback to the sales team based on market research findings.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong interest in sales and a desire to develop a career in sales or business development.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Right to Work in UK
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM software is a plus.
- Prior experience in sales or customer service is desirable but not required.
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in sales prospecting, and lead generation.
- Work closely with experienced sales professionals and learn from their expertise.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and make an impact on business growth.
- Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
- Potential for future career opportunities within Couchbase.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (Optional) explaining your interest in the Sales Development Internship at Couchbase. Include any relevant coursework, projects, or experiences that highlight your qualifications for the role. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity.
Note: This internship is open to eligible candidates, such as students or recent graduates.
Why Couchbase?
Modern customer experiences need a flexible cloud database platform that can power applications spanning from cloud to edge and everything in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects develop, deploy and consume modern applications wherever they are. We have reimagined the database with our fast, flexible and affordable cloud database platform Capella, allowing organizations to quickly build applications that deliver premium experiences to their customers– all with best-in-class price performance. More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their modern applications and build innovative new ones. See our recent awards to learn why Couchbase is a great place to work.We are honored to be a part of the Best Places to Work Award for the Bay Area and the UK. Couchbase offers a total rewards approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create here, so that you in turn may best serve yourself and your family. Some benefits include:
- Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
- Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
- Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
- Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
- Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.
- And much more!
*Note: some programs are not applicable to all countries. Please discuss with a Couchbase recruiter to learn more.
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Unlike other NoSQL databases, Couchbase provides an enterprise-class, multicloud to edge database that offers the robust capabilities required for business-critical applications on a highly scalable and available platform. Couchbase is built on open standards, combining the best of NoSQL with the power and familiarity of SQL, to simplify the transition from mainframe and relational databases.
