Defense Sales Intern

• Knowledge of French.

• Previous academic or professional experience in the Defense, naval, aerospace, or technology sectors.

• Technical or engineering background combined with an interest in commercial and business activities.

• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn in an international environment.

What does the Young Talent Program consist of? At Thales, we believe new generations are the drivers of change, and for this reason, we have developed a one-year, full-time internship program that we will complement with a Master's degree in Productivity, Adaptive Management, and Innovation through Nebrija University (distance learning).

• 21 days of vacation.

• €1,150 gross per month.

• Flexible working hours.

• Reduced working hours on Fridays and during 2 weeks in June, July, and August.

• A multidisciplinary and international environment that will enrich you professionally.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here,

Localizacion : Madrid, SpainThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Thales - Job Description | Sales Department | Young Talent Program 2026

In Defense and Security, armed forces, governments, and global organizations trust Thales to help them achieve and maintain security, tactical superiority, and strategic independence against any type of threat. In an increasingly unpredictable world, governments rely on our expertise to protect their citizens and make the world a safer place, from designing smart sensors and connecting soldiers on the digital battlefield to delivering solutions that protect states, cities, and critical infrastructure.

In Spain, Thales Sistemas specializes in Command and Control systems, Tactical Communications, and Modeling and Simulation, offering solutions in the Defense and Security domain. Thales is the Spanish leader in tactical ground CIS (Information and Communications Systems), covering the entire product lifecycle (design, development, production, and integrated logistics support). Headquartered in Leganés, Thales Sistemas has a highly specialized workforce of more than 100 people, mostly engineers involved in the following activities:

• Information and Communications Systems (CIS) to support the Command function and Decision-Making.

• Embedded electronics for military aircraft.

• Tactical communications.

• Radio navigation aids for air traffic.

As part of the Sales team, in the role of Defense Sales Intern, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Sales team in identifying, qualifying, and tracking business opportunities within the Spanish Defense market.

• Assisting with market analysis activities, including identifying customer needs, upcoming programs, competitors, and market trends.

• Helping prepare commercial offers, presentations, customer meetings, and internal business reviews.

• Collaborating on tracking tenders and contracting opportunities from the Spanish Ministry of Defense and other relevant public bodies.

• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of sales forecasts, the opportunity map (pipeline), CRM data, and commercial reports.

• Supporting the coordination of commercial activities with Thales product lines and business units both in Spain and internationally.

• Assisting in organizing and preparing customer visits, trade shows, conferences, and other commercial events.

• Supporting the team in gathering and structuring information related to key Defense customers and programs.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed university studies in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong interest in business development, sales, and the Defense and Security sector.

• Very good command of Spanish and English, both spoken and written.

• Good analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Availability to complete a 12-month internship.