Business Development & Lead Generation Internship, Criteo
Independent Agency Team (France, UK & DACH)
The commerce media platform for the open internet
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The commerce media platform for the open internet
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help marketers and media owners reach their goals through the world's leading Commerce Media Platform.
Role
Who you are
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in French and/or German is a strong asset
- Strong communication skills written and verbal with the ability to craft clear, persuasive messages tailored to different audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Salesforce or any CRM is a plus
- Organised and self-driven, capable of managing multiple outreach sequences and campaigns simultaneously
- Creative mindset with the ability to build compelling visual content (decks, one-pagers, case studies) using PowerPoint or similar tools
- Analytical curiosity: comfortable tracking KPIs, reading data, and iterating based on results
- A genuine interest in sales, business development, and the AdTech/digital advertising industry
- A positive, resilient mindset and a collaborative team spirit — you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment
- Eligibility to sign a 6-month internship agreement in Spain
- We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application!
What the job involves
- As a Business Development & Lead Generation Intern, you will be a key contributor to Criteo's commercial growth within the Independent Agency segment across France, the UK, and the DACH region
- Working hand-in-hand with Account Executives and Account Strategists, you will drive outreach, generate qualified meetings, and help shape the commercial narrative of Criteo's solutions from prospecting to co-pitching
- This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone eager to build a career in sales and business development within the AdTech industry
- Prospect and qualify independent agencies across FR, UK, and DACH markets, identifying key decision-makers and relevant contacts
- Execute multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn) to engage agency prospects and secure qualified meetings
- Track all outreach activities, pipeline progress, and meeting outcomes in Salesforce CRM
- Research agency profiles, including their client portfolio, media investment priorities, and competitive landscape, to personalise outreach and pitch materials
- Craft compelling email content tailored to each market, highlighting relevant Criteo solutions and seasonal opportunities for agency clients
- Create industry deep dives and market trend reports to support agency conversations and establish Criteo's thought leadership
- Develop tailored customer sales decks and pitch materials for agency meetings across the FR, UK, and DACH markets
- Build and update case studies showcasing Criteo's impact for agency clients, leveraging campaign success stories and performance data
- Maintain and organise a library of sales assets (one-pagers, decks, case studies) for easy reuse by the wider team
- Perform administrative tasks including Salesforce updates, ticket creation, and reporting to support the team's day-to-day operations
Our take
Commerce marketing is a huge business with billions spent every year on adverts. And companies that help businesses create and deliver more targeted adverts can command a lot of value. Criteo is one such company operating in this space.
Criteo is a personalised retargeting company connecting marketers and media owners through its Commerce Media Platform, delivering richer consumer experiences. Criteo uses machine-learning technology and data to drive performance, helping marketers and media owners reach their goals.
As marketers are increasingly looking for commerce media solutions, Criteo is operating in a sought-after space. Further, around 73% of media owners seek to optimise media performance as a way to both generate awareness and drive revenue, meaning the company has a significant potential client base. Criteo has continued to make headway here, driving 5 billion ads per day, and is well set to see further adoption of its platform.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2012
$38.6m
SERIES D
May 2010
$7m
SERIES C
Total funding: $59.5m
Company HQ
New Athens, Paris, France
Leadership
Michael Komasinski
(CEO)Prior to joining Criteo in 2025, Michale was the CEO of the America and Group President of Data and Technology at dentsu. He also spent nearly 9 years at Merkle, in various roles, including President of the Americas and Global CEO.
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