Sales Ops Engineer Intern H2 - 2026 H/F - 92

Quandela is a European start up that provides photonic quantum computers that are modular, scalable, energy-efficient and accessible both on the cloud and on premise.

Our team of 85 employees, specialises in the development of both software and hardware solutions for a variety of quantum applications. We offer a wide range of services, from developing the most efficient and brightest single photons sources, to creating algorithms for quantum computers and providing cloud quantum computing solutions.

Quandela plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner in the quantum transformation of industrial sectors such as energy, finance, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. Furthermore, we are esteemed collaborators within the academic and research community.

- Following a successful €50 million fundraising in 2023, we are now scaling up our commercial ventures alongside our ongoing research endeavors.
- Quandela has been chosen to participate in the French Tech 2030 program, which aims to bolster French companies pioneering groundbreaking innovations.Quandela is hiring a Sales Operations & Commercial Excellence Intern for a 6-month internship (final-year or gap year P2), starting in September / October 2026.

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company's unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

Description of the Project

Ensure the commercial engine runs smoothly, is structured, transparent, and manageable.
This internship is highly focused on processes, tools, cadence, dashboards, and operational coordination within the sales teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

Sales Operations & Process

- Pipeline management, qualification, and opportunity tracking
- Deal governance (stages, approvals, prioritization)
- CRM discipline and data integrity
- Definition and tracking of sales KPIs (pipeline, conversion, sales cycle, revenue split)
- Centralization of meeting notes and commercial information

Sales Activity Management & Dashboards

- Operational pipeline and strategic deal dashboards
- Partnership tracking
- Executive-ready reporting for Commercial Director, Chief of Staff, and Board
- Automation of monthly reporting (Power BI, Salesforce, Excel)

Sales Rhythm & Coordination

- Preparation and follow-up of pipeline and progress meetings
- Action tracking and summary notes
- Coordination with Sales, Presales, Marketing, and leadership

Business Development & Deal Support

- Centralization of deal information and action tracking
- Research and qualification support
- Commercial event preparation and post-event follow-up

Tools & Internal Productivity

- Structuring internal databases
- Identifying operational bottlenecks and proposing process improvements
- Enhancing overall sales team productivity