Student Intern (f/m/d) - Global Sales

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We are DHL Freight - a group of 13,000 road cargo experts operating in more than 40 countries, proud to provide customers with the best overland freight transport solutions. We aim to connect people and improve their lives through forward-thinking logistics solutions.

Intern Global Sales (f/m/d)

As of August 2026 we are looking for a motivated Intern (m/f/d) for our Sales Team at Global Head Office DHL Freight in Bonn for 12 months (20 hours/week).

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to support our Sales function on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Support customer related sales activities e.g. KPI dashboard analysis, meeting preparation for Business Reviews and RFQ support
• Drive and support various projects in our global Sales department: Reporting, the Sales Strategy & Sales Team Training program
• Push strategic Lead Management Initiatives in our brand new Salesforce system (CRM) in close collaboration with our Freight country team
• Support Sales teams with internal and external market research, such as market updates or trends
• Conduct competitor analysis based on different data sources
• Drive own small projects, cooperating with other departments within the company

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in the field of Business Administration, Economic Science, or any comparable program within Germany
• Ideally, you have already gained practical experience within Sales, Business Development or Strategy
• You value teamwork and can apply your analytical and communicative abilities within a project team
• You are able to manage challenging situations
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint); very good English skills (German is a plus)
• You are self-motivated with a proactive working style
• You are systematic and have a flexible problem-solving approach
• You are available for 12 months for 20 hours/week

Note: This is a hybrid work position, requiring you to be frequently in the Bonn Head Office. You need to be enrolled for the whole duration of the internship.

Culture and Benefits

• Global exposure: work in a diverse, multicultural environment with colleagues from around the world
• Challenging projects: contribute to meaningful work with real impact
• Flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from home
• Networking opportunities with professionals across the organization
• Corporate social responsibility: contribute to sustainability initiatives

Equal Opportunity

DHL Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace and helps us deliver excellence.

Are you ready to unlock your potential? For more information about Freight, see our videos or our website.

Note: This description may include information about the company culture and benefits. It is intended to describe the role and requirements for qualified applicants.