Intern Sales Operations Public Sector (d/f/m)
Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our growing team of 1,800+ Personios across Europe and the US are building user-friendly products that delight our 14,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
As an Intern in our Sales Operations team for the Public Sector (d/f/m), you will support Europe’s leading HR software provider in driving growth within the Public Sector, Education & Research, and Non-Profit segments. You will play a key role in public tender processes, customer acquisition, and event organization, working closely with experienced sales professionals and cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects and contribute to our mission while developing your skills in a dynamic, international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the .org (Public Sector, Education & Research, Non-Profit) Sales team in public tenders, customer acquisition, and event organization.
Contribute to large-scale public tenders (contract volumes up to €1 Million), assist in bid management, and provide strategic reporting for public sector sales.
Collaborate with Account Executives and Sales Leaders on deal steering, optimization, and enablement initiatives.
Take ownership of impactful projects, including the development of AI assistants and industry-specific sales tools.
Create and maintain sales enablement materials, Salesforce reports, and support internal training for the sales teams.
Proactively connect with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and best practices in sales processes.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled as a student, ideally in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree completed and currently pursuing or between Bachelor and Master’s is preferred).
Experience managing structured projects, either in university, internships, or other relevant settings.
Entrepreneurial mindset: solution-oriented, pragmatic, and able to work independently towards goals.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Interest in the public sector or experience with public tenders is a plus, but not required.
Native-level German and fluent English language skills are required.
Based in Munich.
Availability for six months.
Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:
International team from all over the world, with the flexibility to work from any of our 7 offices across Europe
Choose a subsidy for public transportation or a gym membership
Enjoy stylish, open office spaces with coffee, drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit in every central location
But we even go beyond that – we want to guarantee your continuous growth:
Continuous feedback and acknowledgment with your manager in weekly 1:1s
Build connections through our strong internal student network and regular meet-ups with colleagues from different departments
Join our in-house knowledge-sharing sessions, internal buddy program, and work productively with the latest hardware and tools (Apple, Slack, etc.)
Start date : 1st September 2025
