Location: Firenze, Italy
Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are groundbreaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing, and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems. Sesto Fiorentino is the Headquarter of Thales Italia. It hosts two Domains: Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) and Security (SIX).
The activity of GTS domain: Security systems, telecommunications, supervision, control & management information, and signalling solutions for trains, trams, and metros. Regarding railway solutions, Thales is the homologated supplier of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana for Axel Counters, Tunnel Security, Energy Saving, SCADA systems, and Asset Management. Italy is Thales Group's competence centre for tramway signalling solutions.
The activity of SIX domain: mission-critical solutions and applications for assets and citizens security (supervision, control, and information management systems) as well as cybersecurity. Thales offers solutions to protect the information systems and critical data of its civilian and military customers and helps its customers to detect and prevent cyberattacks by devising secure architectures from the design stage, overseeing these architectures, and ensuring that they are kept in secure working order. Italy is Thales Group's competence centre for Airport security and operations management solutions.
Objectives of the InternshipThe Sales Support Intern will assist the Sales team with managing the commercial pipeline, preparing offers, creating marketing materials, negotiating with customers, and finalizing offers into contracts.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Sales team in managing the commercial pipeline and forecasting sales.Assist in preparing offers and marketing materials tailored to specific customer needs.Participate in customer negotiations and help finalize offers into contracts.Collaborate with the sales team and various departments, including Legal, Finance, and Technical, to support the sales process.Receive on-the-job training by working alongside Sales Managers from the SIX/PRS Civil team to achieve target skills.Skills Acquired by End of InternshipComprehensive understanding of international and domestic sales processes.Proficiency in managing the commercial pipeline and sales forecasts.Cross-functional teamwork with departments such as Legal, Finance, and Technical.Knowledge of contractual terms for sales projects.Experience in creating customer-specific marketing materials.Development of leadership qualities and teamwork abilities.RequirementsUniversity degree (STEM field preferred but not mandatory).Participation in extracurricular activities is a plus.Proficiency in Italian (native proficiency preferred) and English for daily interaction in an international, multicultural environment.Autonomous, proactive, rigorous, and committed attitude.Passion for and understanding of technology (particularly in cybersecurity and digital domains).At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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