Inside Sales Intern

Founded in 1997, the business is still family-owned. Founded in 1997, we now have 11 employees. Most branch managers started on the counter or in the warehouse.

About the role

Hofmann Distributors is hiring inside sales interns to call inbound leads, explain the product and convert interested users into paying customers. All work is done over phone and video calls. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Send follow-up messages on WhatsApp Business and email with brochures and plan details
• Call inbound leads within 15 minutes of sign-up and qualify them using the call script
• Log every call outcome, note and next step in the CRM
• Escalate refund or complaint requests to the team lead
• Review call recordings once a week with your manager
• Book video demos for leads who need more detail
• Explain product features, pricing and plans clearly, and answer common questions
• Share a daily end-of-shift report with numbers and notable calls

What we're looking for

• Eligible to work in Germany
• Based in Germany for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2026, 2027 or 2028
• Available for the full internship period
• Laptop or desktop, a headset with mic and a quiet room
• Basic computer skills and a typing speed of around 30 words per minute
• Comfortable being on calls for most of a 6 hour shift
• Must commit to at least 3 months
• Stable broadband connection. A mobile hotspot alone is not enough for this role

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Zoho CRM, LeadSquared or Freshsales

What you'll learn

• How a real inbound sales funnel works, with conversion numbers you can quote in interviews
• Phone sales and objection handling, reviewed on actual recordings

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: €880 - €1,050 monthly

What we offer

• Flexible hours
• Certificate of completion
• Possibility of a full-time offer
• Company laptop
• Mentorship

We review applications as they come in.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Hofmann Distributors GmbH.