Sales Development Representative (Pre-sales) - Internship
📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
🕒 Start Date: October 2025
🌐 Languages Required: English & Spanish/German (Fluent)
Are you ready to revolutionize the clean energy space while building a meaningful career?
Join SmartHelio, a Y Combinator-backed deeptech startup headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and help reshape solar energy performance using cutting-edge AI and advanced diagnostics.
SmartHelio is on a mission to make solar energy truly sustainable by reducing energy losses and improving asset reliability. We've been recognized globally, including as a “Best for the World” company by B Corporation. Learn more at www.smarthelio.com.
🚀 About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team at our Swiss office. This role starts as a 6-month internship, with the potential to transition to a full-time position. You will be focusing on pre-sales activities, identifying and engaging potential clients across Europe and Africa, setting up demo calls, and building relationships with prospects.
This position is ideal for a fresh graduate or early-career professional (maximum 3 years of experience) who is enthusiastic about clean energy and sales. You don’t need to be a technical expert in photovoltaics (PV), but if you have some exposure to the solar or energy industry, that’s a plus.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- - Develop a strong understanding of SmartHelio’s AI-driven products and their value propositions for clients in the solar energy industry.
- - Proactively identify and engage with potential customers across Europe and Africa.
- - Set up calls and meetings between prospects and our Account Executives (AEs).
- - Manage a pipeline of prospects, tracking activity and ensuring timely follow-up.
- - Establish strong, long-term relationships with both technical and business stakeholders.
- - Keep accurate records of leads, opportunities, and interactions in HubSpot CRM.
- - Occasional support to market team members for various activities.
✅ Your Profile
- Experience: 1-3 years of B2B experience in sales, customer-facing roles, or client outreach.
- Industry Knowledge: While technical knowledge (e.g., PV experience) is a plus, it's not required. A passion for clean energy and the willingness to learn are key.
- Languages: Fluent in English, with additional proficiency in Spanish or German.
- Skills:
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- - Strong communication skills—able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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- - An entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable working in a startup environment and eager to take initiative.
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- - A natural problem solver with the ability to understand client needs and align them with SmartHelio’s solutions.
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- - Proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Travel: Willingness to travel across Europe and potentially abroad for client meetings or conferences.
💡 Why Join Us
- Salary: CHF 1’500/month + performance-based bonuses.
- Career Growth: High growth opportunity with a chance to evolve into a full-time position and leadership roles as the company expands.
- Mission-Driven: Work in a fast-paced startup that is solving real-world climate challenges with cutting-edge technology.
- Work Environment: Be part of a global team across Switzerland, India, and the US.
- Exposure: Hands-on experience with AI and solar technology, working with an innovative team.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to: