Sales Department Intern
Thales·Madrid, Spain
What they offer
€16,100 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Thales doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Pulled from the advert automatically — the full ad is what counts.
About the role
Thales - Job Description | Sales Department | Young Talent Program 2026
As part of the Sales team, in the role of Defense Sales Intern, you will be responsible for:
What you'll do
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.
Nice to have
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 you'll get
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,
About the company & team
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.
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:
Hiring process
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).
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.
Technical/functional skills
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.
About the role
Thales - Descripción del puesto | Departamento Comercial | Programa Young Talent 2026
Como parte del equipo de Ventas, en calidad de Becario/a de Ventas de Defensa, te encargarás de:
What you'll do
Dar soporte al equipo de Ventas en la identificación, cualificación y seguimiento de oportunidades de negocio dentro del mercado español de Defensa.
Apoyar en las actividades de análisis de mercado, incluyendo la identificación de las necesidades de los clientes, próximos programas, competidores y tendencias del mercado.
Asistir en la preparación de ofertas comerciales, presentaciones, reuniones con clientes y revisiones internas de negocio.
Colaborar en el seguimiento de licitaciones y oportunidades de contratación del Ministerio de Defensa español y otros organismos públicos relevantes.
Contribuir a la preparación y mantenimiento de las previsiones de ventas, el mapa de oportunidades (pipeline), los datos del CRM y los informes comerciales.
Apoyar en la coordinación de las actividades comerciales con las líneas de productos y unidades de negocio de Thales tanto en España como a nivel internacional.
Asistir en la organización y preparación de visitas de clientes, ferias, conferencias y otros eventos comerciales.
Dar soporte al equipo en la recopilación y estructuración de información relacionada con clientes y programas clave de Defensa.
Nice to have
Conocimientos de francés.
Experiencia previa, académica o profesional, en los sectores de Defensa, naval, aeroespacial o tecnológico.
Formación técnica o de ingeniería combinada con interés en actividades comerciales y de negocio.
Actitud proactiva, curiosidad y disposición para aprender en un entorno internacional.
What you'll get
21 días de vacaciones.
1150 € brutos al mes.
Horario de trabajo flexible.
Jornada reducida los viernes y durante 2 semanas de junio, julio y agosto.
Entorno multidisciplinar e internacional que te enriquecerá como profesional.
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,
About the company & team
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.
En Defensa y Seguridad, las fuerzas armadas, los gobiernos y las organizaciones globales confían en Thales para ayudarles a lograr y mantener la seguridad, la superioridad táctica y la independencia estratégica frente a cualquier tipo de amenaza. En un mundo cada vez más impredecible, los gobiernos confían en nuestra experiencia para proteger a sus ciudadanos y hacer del mundo un lugar más seguro, desde el diseño de sensores inteligentes y la conexión de soldados en el campo de batalla digital hasta la entrega de soluciones que protegen estados, ciudades e infraestructuras críticas.
En España, Thales Sistemas está especializada en sistemas de Mando y Control, Comunicaciones Tácticas y Modelado y Simulación, ofreciendo soluciones en el ámbito de la Defensa y la Seguridad. Thales es el líder español en CIS (Sistemas de Información y Comunicaciones) tácticos terrestres, cubriendo todo el ciclo de vida del producto (diseño, desarrollo, producción y soporte logístico integrado). Con sede en Leganés, Thales Sistemas cuenta con una plantilla altamente especializada de más de 100 personas, en su mayoría ingenieros que participan en las siguientes actividades:
Hiring process
¿En qué consiste el Programa de Talento? En Thales creemos que las nuevas generaciones son los motores del cambio y, por este motivo, hemos desarrollado un programa de prácticas a jornada completa de un año de duración que complementaremos con un Máster en Productividad, Gestión Adaptativa e Innovación a través de la Universidad Nebrija (a distancia).
Actividades
Sistemas de Información y Comunicaciones (CIS) para dar soporte a la función de Mando y a la Toma de Decisiones.
Electrónica embarcada para aeronaves militares.
Comunicaciones tácticas.
Ayudas a la radionavegación para el tráfico aéreo.
Habilidades técnicas/funcionales
Cursando actualmente o habiendo finalizado recientemente estudios universitarios en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Ingeniería o un campo relacionado.
Gran interés en el desarrollo de negocio, las ventas y el sector de la Defensa y la Seguridad.
Muy buen dominio del español y del inglés, tanto hablado como escrito.
Buenas dotes analíticas y de organización.
Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y presentación.
Buen conocimiento de las herramientas de Microsoft Office, especialmente PowerPoint y Excel.
Capacidad para trabajar de manera eficaz tanto de forma independiente como en equipo.
Disponibilidad para realizar una práctica de 12 meses.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .
About the company
Thales
Defense and Electronics