Saporo is a Swiss cybersecurity company that helps organizations proactively strengthen their identity infrastructure and reduce attack paths before attackers can exploit them. Our graph-based analysis platform enables organizations to understand complex identity environments, prioritize actions, and continuously improve their security posture — without adding operational overhead. We’re growing fast across Europe and North America, and we’re looking for motivated BDR Interns to join our Sales team. This is a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of modern B2B sales in a fast-scaling cybersecurity startup.
What you will do
Conduct research to identify target accounts and key stakeholders in cybersecurity, IT, and identity security.
Qualify inbound and outbound leads through calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and other creative prospecting methods.
Support the sales team in booking qualified meetings and building pipeline in target regions.
Craft personalized messaging and sequences adapted to different industries and personas.
Track and update prospects in our CRM (HubSpot), ensuring data quality and pipeline visibility.
Collaborate with Marketing to share field insights and help refine campaigns.
Support events, webinars, and campaigns as needed to generate leads.
Learn modern B2B sales tools and workflows (CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, automation tools, etc.).
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree (in progress or completed) or above — preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Fluent in French, English, or German, depending on your assigned region (one language mandatory; multilingual is a strong plus).
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about B2B SaaS and cybersecurity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable reaching out to prospects, building relationships, and handling objections.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excited to work in a fast-paced, international, startup environment.
Previous experience in sales, marketing, or customer-facing roles is a plus but not required
What we offer
6-month full-time internship with high learning potential.
Opportunity to work from Lausanne or remotely in Europe / US, depending on region.
Hands-on experience in a growing cybersecurity scale-up.
Direct exposure to modern B2B sales strategies, tools, and methods.
Mentorship and training from experienced sales and marketing professionals.
International, and collaborative team culture.
Potential for future full-time opportunities for high performers.