Business Development Intern (Dutch Speaker) in Ireland

• When

  October 2026 52 - 52 weeks 36 - 40 hours per week
• Where

  Cork Co. Cork Ireland
• Education levels

  Bachelor’s or equivalent level Master’s or equivalent level
• Internship types

  Internship Graduation assignment Work placement
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• Salary

  € 28000 per year

  In addition, you will receive a flexible benefit allowance and may be eligible for transporation allowance.

As a Business Development Representative (Dutch Speaking) intern, you will aim to build the key skills needed to establish yourself as a critical part in driving F5’s future business growth across the EMEA region. You will achieve this by gaining direct exposure to both Inbound and Outbound Business Development sales motions while also closely working with the EMEA sales and marketing teams to help you understand and execute against our strategic goals. You’ll work on dedicated projects that directly support the sales team while learning key aspects of the F5 sales process and making meaningful contributions to driving revenue and expanding our sales pipeline.

Activities

Your Typical Day May Involve:

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Collaborating with the sales and marketing teams to learn how to identify and engage with high-potential prospects, helping to form strong leads across the Dutch-speaking market.
• Customer Engagement & Outreach: Build core skills and confidence in delivering tailored outreach materials, learning to articulate the F5 value propositions, and contributing to meaningful conversations with prospective customers.
• Sales Technology Mastery: Learn how to leverage state-of-the-art prospecting tools (such as Outreach, LinkedIn and Salesforce) and how to help generate unique sales insights by ensuring data accuracy.
• Sales Technique Development: Shadow and partner with experienced BDRs and F5 Account Managers to master communication strategies, prospecting approaches, and creative problem-solving for both inbound and outbound outreach.
• Hands-On Coaching: Be giving the opportunity to put in practice what you have learned by working on inbound leads and key outbound accounts to refine your skills that enable continuous coaching and learning.
• Bespoke Projects and Workshops: Participate in projects, workshops, training sessions, and research initiatives built uniquely for you to help keep you informed on key F5 sales initiatives, cybersecurity trends and innovations in digital sales.
• Team Contribution & Innovations: Collaborate with team members and internal EMEA departments to help build and optimize future sales development process, contribute feedback, and introduce innovative strategies identified throughout your shadowing and learning.

Preferred profile

What We’re Looking For?

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual eager to embrace the fast-paced and rewarding world of tech sales. If you meet the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Fluent in Dutch with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong English proficiency is advantageous for working across EMEA.
• In the final year of study or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree (within 12 months prior to start date)
• Desire to build a long-term career in tech sales, business development, and cybersecurity.
• Keen to use and further grow your communication skills and combine these with a commercial and relationship building role.
• Motivated and team-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to personal growth.
• Adaptable and resilient in high-energy, fast-paced environments.

What we offer

Why You’ll Love Working at F5?

• Future Career Opportunities: Explore the potential for a permanent position post-program, with a dedicated pathway to exciting roles within our EMEA Business Development team upon successful completion of your internship or program duration.
• Professional Skill Development: Gain sought-after, real-world experience in sales development techniques, including prospect communication and inbound/outbound strategies. 
• Exposure to Industry Innovators: Learn about the latest in cybersecurity and digital selling while benefiting from the expertise of our EMEA sales leadership team. 
• Comprehensive Training & Mentorship: Participate in workshops, onboarding programs, and guidance sessions with mentors to support your growth. 
• Collaborate on EMEA Projects: Work with other team members and interns on exciting EMEA-wide initiatives, showcasing your learnings and creative ideas to EMEA senior leadership.
• Competitive Perks and Benefits: Recharge with quarterly “Wellness Weekends” (an additional two days off per quarter) and enjoy a balanced work environment. Benefits also include annual flexible wellness allowance, health insurance and pension.