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Large Merchant Sales Intern

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PayPal

24d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have knowledge of payments and e-commerce, strong organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, team-oriented, self-motivated, and pursuing a relevant degree with a 2:1.
  • You will manage lead processes, conduct industry audits, deliver reports, assist onboarding, coordinate calendars, cold call prospects, and maintain sales pipeline hygiene using Salesforce.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of payments processing, retail and e-commerce is preferable.
  • Strong organizational skills, being able to work within a defined sales process and have effective time management.
  • Being able to work productively in a fast-paced environment while having good attention to detail.
  • Good team player with a collaborative approach to work and be able to create quality relationships quickly, whilst also working well independently and cope with ambiguity.
  • Have a good sense of initiative, self-motivation and willingness to learn.
  • Completed, or be working towards, a degree in a business/commercial related subject with expected grade at least a 2:1.
  • Be available for a 12 months internship starting July 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Defining and implementing lead generation and management processes: track and assess effectiveness of the various lead sources, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of leads, assist in engaging with merchants that meet Large Enterprise criteria.
  • Actively perform audits of industries, sectors or initiatives across various different verticals creating new sources of lead generation and opportunities for the sales teams.
  • Being proactive in delivering scheduled internal reporting consistently. For example providing information for the biweekly newsletter and creating the sales monthly newsletter.
  • Gathering and delivering information for reporting using key metrics when required.
  • Collating and formatting data requests from the team to use in merchant presentations, meetings and business cases.
  • Manage the sales team calendar with events, stakeholder meetings, planning and development related activities, possible future events, off-sites and quarterly sales kick offs.
  • Cold calling and outreaching to new opportunities or existing prospects to schedule meetings for the Enterprise Sales Teams.
  • Facilitating the onboarding of merchants in conjunction with the Enterprise Sales teams, GPS and CSM functions. Acting as the conduit between these teams to make sure the onboarding goes smoothly, collecting documents including KYC and KYB information.
  • Sales pipeline hygiene: using tools such as Salesforce to ensure the Sales Executives pipelines are up to date.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Large Merchant Sales Internship?

The internship duration is 12 months, starting in July 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in London, UK.

What qualifications are needed for this internship?

Candidates should have completed or be working towards a degree in a business/commercial related subject with an expected grade of at least a 2:1.

What skills are preferred for this role?

Knowledge of payments processing, retail, and e-commerce is preferable, along with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Will I have the opportunity to work with real clients?

Yes, interns will have the chance to support the sales team in engaging with large merchants and assisting with significant deals.

What kind of experience will I gain during the internship?

Interns will gain hands-on experience by working across Frontbook and Backbook Sales teams, learning how Sales Executives engage with C-Level executives and build partnerships.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the internship provides the opportunity to learn about lead generation, market analysis, and sales presentations, enhancing your skills in the fintech industry.

Is there a requirement for cold calling or outreach?

Yes, the role includes cold calling and outreaching to new opportunities or existing prospects to schedule meetings for the Enterprise Sales Teams.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

PayPal is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of various protected characteristics and strives to create an inclusive work environment.

What benefits are offered to interns at PayPal?

Benefits include a flexible work environment, employee share options, health and life insurance, and various resources to support financial, physical, and mental health.

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PayPal

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PayPal is a prominent financial technology company that facilitates online payments and money transfers for individuals and businesses. Their fundamental objective is to empower seamless and secure digital transactions, enabling people to manage their financial lives more efficiently in an increasingly interconnected world. At its core, PayPal strives to be the bridge that connects people with the global economy, offering accessible and convenient solutions to move and manage money, ultimately promoting financial inclusion and empowerment.