Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in sales operations and marketing while contributing to a dynamic and evolving project? Do you have excellent organizational skills and a proactive attitude, ready to support a team that drives impactful results?

We are looking for a Brussels-based Sales and Marketing Trainee to join our Pro Sales team. This trainee role will provide critical support in administrative and operational tasks related to sales, with the flexibility to engage in marketing activities as the project evolves. Your responsibilities will also include client management through Salesforce CRM, along with additional support for the Pro Sales department.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, a great communicator and eager to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you are enthusiastic about learning, have a knack for organization, and are excited to work in a flexible role that evolves with our project, this could be the opportunity for you.

Main responsibilities:

• Support sales team in managing trial requests.
• Providing input for partnership development pitches and proposals.
• Support the preparation and internal processing of sales documentation to facilitate seamless transactions.
• Update internal working documents regularly to ensure smooth sales operations.
• Grant user access across various platforms while maintaining accurate records.
• Managing and updating commercial databases through Salesforce CRM.
• Assist in implementing marketing campaigns across digital channels, contributing to audience engagement and growth.
• Supporting the development of outreach and marketing strategies.

Ideal profile:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to face tight deadlines.
• University education: Communications, digital marketing, business management, EU studies, media studies.
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Competence with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce is a bonus. Digital and internet savvy.
• Knowledge of/Interest in the “EU Affairs” market in broader sense, i.e. corporations, industry federations, civil society and consultancies.
• Enthusiasm for learning and working in a collaborative, dynamic, multi-cultural and team-oriented environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team carrying out multiple tasks or projects.

Euractiv offers:

• Interesting tasks in a multicultural environment
• 6 months to one-year contract under Belgian law (CIP). Paid internship. First 6 months salary of 1.120€. Second 6 months salary of 1.400€.
• Excellent opportunity to practice foreign language skills
• Insight into EU politics
• Insight into the work of an EU-based media

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will work in a vibrant international media office with a multicultural team of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be contributing to one of the most respected EU affairs media platforms in Europe. By supporting the sales team, you will have a chance to closely observe and learn about the sales process, from beginning to the end.

How to apply:

Please mention in the subject line "Sales and Marketing Trainee - First and last name", attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to selection@euractiv.com

Background

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. More about Mediahuis and Euractiv here.

Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.