CareerStart@SAS 2026 - Business Development Intern, Heidelberg

Program | Sales Germany

Business Development Intern

Heidelberg-Hybrid

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt‑free multi‑billion‑dollar organization on our path to IPO‑readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and a world‑class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

What You’ll Do

Looking for *that* internship? The game‑changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our AP EMEA program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the program!

The Business Development Team engages in daily business‑to‑business communication to prospective and current customers and partners of SAS. We engage in the execution of strategic sales and marketing activities involving prospective and/or current customers with a focus on prospect pipeline development and customer experience management in support of new business acquisition. Our team works closely with the Marketing and Sales teams and there will be opportunities to engage with multiple areas of SAS as well as our clients.

As An Intern, You Might

• Execute Marketing campaigns to turn these into engagement for our Sales teams
• Engage with our customers & prospects to uncover their challenges and requirements
• Collaborate with both Marketing and Sales colleagues to identify contacts and opportunities for lead generation
• Utilise a multi‑channel approach to engage with prospects and customers on behalf of Sales and Marketing

Required Qualifications

• Targeted majors include Marketing, Business or equivalent
• You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program at the end of course. Or, you are a fresh graduate.
• You have experience in one of the following types of programs: PowerPoint, Excel, General MS Office
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and account‑able. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal English and German.
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage your workflow and prioritize according to business needs
• Ability to adapt your approach based on campaign requirement
• Marketing Mindset with problem solving skills
• Ability to think outside of the box

Location

• Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days at home.

CareerStart Program dates

April 13th – October 13th

Perks of the job

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• Your well‑being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well‑being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on‑site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.

Diverse and inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Germany and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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