Sales & Business Development Intern - Italy | AI Startup founded by xGooglers

fore ai is a tech startup based in Zurich, Switzerland, automating software testing using generative AI. Founded by ex-Google engineers, the team has a strong track record of creating AI-powered products used by hundred millions of users. Our autonomous QA agents generate software tests in seconds - no coding, no manual work. Leading companies in banking, travel, software and media rely on fore ai to catch bugs early and accelerate release cycles.

To support our international growth, we’re looking for a Sales & Business Development Intern in Italy to help us enter and grow the market. In this role, you’ll be the first go-to-market team member in Italy, working directly with one of our founders - who previously built a world-class sales organization from the ground up.

Why this role is unique

• Real ownership: You’ll lead early-stage go-to-market efforts in Italy from day one.
• Founder access: Work directly with our CEO and learn firsthand how B2B SaaS sales and market expansion are built.
• Next-gen tech: You’ll be part of one of the most exciting shifts in software - the rise of agentic AI.
• Career springboard: Get practical, high-impact experience in sales, customer development, and international GTM strategy.

What you’ll do

• Research and identify high-value customer segments in the Italian market.
• Launch and run localized outbound campaigns (LinkedIn, email, events).
• Engage prospects and support first meetings and demos with the founder team.
• Adapt and translate messaging and sales materials to fit the Italian market.
• Collect market insights and continuously improve the go-to-market playbook.

Who you are

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s program or have recently completed your Master’s degree.
• You speak fluent English and native-level Italian.
• You’re structured, self-driven, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re confident in communicating with new people across channels (email, LinkedIn, in person).
• You’re passionate about technology, AI, and how software is built and shipped.
• You’re available to work full-time starting October 2025 for 6 months, remotely.

Nice to have

• Experience with sales, startups, or outbound tools (HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Interest in software quality, testing, or enterprise productivity.
• Familiarity with the Italian tech, financial services, or digital platform ecosystem.