Intern Sales Intelligence (m/f/x)

Applause is raising the bar for digital quality and employee experience. Recognized as a Top Workplace, Applause provides award-winning software testing and UX research solutions to top brands. Our fully managed services leverage a global team and the world's largest independent testing community. We improve digital experiences for global innovators like Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Starbucks, Vodafone, and BMW.

To support the continued growth of our global sales organization, we are looking for a full-time Sales Intelligence Intern (m/f/x) to join our Sales Analytics & Intelligence team.

About the role:

This is a hands-on, rotational role at the core of how Applause sells. Our Sales Intelligence team runs a structured, multi-stage intelligence pipeline that turns raw market data into qualified, decision-ready insight for sales teams across North America, Europe, Israel, and APAC.

As a generalist intern, you will rotate across every stage of that pipeline — account research and scoring, contact intelligence, solution recommendations, and data quality assurance — building a complete picture of how modern sales intelligence works end to end. You will not be siloed into one task; you will learn the whole engine.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform structured research on prospective customers and score them against our internal qualification framework

• Build and maintain accurate account and contact intelligence using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesforce, and AI-assisted research tools

• Keep our internal sales intelligence platform and CRM clean, accurate, and well-organized: including account health, hierarchy, and contact hygiene

• Rotate through each stage of the intelligence pipeline, from initial research to the final quality gate, learning the standards and handoffs at every step

• Apply and uphold a high accuracy bar: our pipeline operates against a strict quality standard, and getting it right matters more than getting it fast

• Interpret and analyze sales and customer data to support decision-making and recommend process improvements

• Keep stakeholders accountable through clear, regular follow-ups

• Continuously look for ways to improve internal processes and increase team efficiency

Job Requirements and Preferred Skills:

Foundations (we expect you to already have these):

• Currently studying or recently graduated (e.g. Business, IT, Engineering, Economics, or similar)

• Comfortable and confident working in Google Sheets — sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and keeping structured data clean

• Some hands-on exposure to Salesforce or a similar CRM (data entry, navigation, record hygiene)

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or comparable prospecting/research tools

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with genuine attention to detail

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

Attributes:

• A quick learner who is teachable and genuinely curious — you have skills on your sleeve, but you are eager to grow them

• Reliable, highly motivated, and detail-oriented; you take ownership of accuracy

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit team

• Interested in the digital quality, UX research, and software testing space, and how data drives B2B sales

• Curiosity about (or some exposure to) AI-assisted research tools is a strong plus — we use them daily

We are not expecting years of experience. We are looking for someone who already has a solid base in the tools above and the mindset to learn the rest quickly.

Why Applause?

We’re proud to cultivate an inspiring, engaging employee culture that’s consistently reflected in high employee retention rates and satisfaction. Our talented team – known as Applause Nation – is set up for success with the latest collaboration and learning tools, opportunities for career advancement, and more.

• We have a flexible work environment with top talent from across the globe

• Collaborate with an international team of 450+ passionate, talented co-workers

• Learn and grow through structured onboarding, in-house knowledge sessions and access to thousands of virtual courses available on demand

• Incorporate AI and other exciting technologies into your work, to help you prioritize and boost productivity

• Experience a supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation and transparency

• Workout wherever you want - outdoor activities, online or at multiple fitness studios with Urban Sports Club

• Weekly German language classes

• Share your voice! Contribute and integrate creative and innovative ideas across roles and departments 

Applause Core Values: 

As a global employee community, we strive to uphold the following core values, which are critical to business success and how we measure individual and team performance. Do you share our core values? 

• Be Accountable: You love to take ownership, and hold yourself and others accountable to increase empowerment and success.

• Celebrate Authenticity: You love bringing your true self to work and creating genuine and trustful relationships within a diverse environment.

• In It Together: You have a team-first mindset and love collaborating with your peers.

• Create Value for Our Customers: You love delivering meaningful business impact and being a release partner for all aspects of digital quality.

• Crush Your Goals: You always strive for excellence and constantly seek ways to be better, more effective and more efficient.

Accommodations: 

Applause is a place where everyone belongs and where we believe everyone deserves the exceptional. We continue to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for our employees. If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation und.er any of the legally protected characteristics, please click here to complete an accommodation request. Please note, Applause will only review requests for applications that have been submitted. We will review your qualifications and follow up with you regarding your request if your qualifications meet our current needs.