Internship-Sales Development Representative (Buyer)

Who We Are

Zefir is building an AI-transaction layer for home sales in Europe, starting in France: an AI agent runs the entire sale and purchase journey end-to-end, orchestrating local brokers, portals, buyers, and documents.

Backed by €60 million from top-tier investors Sequoia Capital and Kima Ventures, we’re committed to accelerating life changes for millions of current and future European homeowners.

Being funded by Sequoia Capital means a lot more than a name on a pitch deck. Sequoia is the world’s most iconic venture capital firm. They backed Apple, Google, Airbnb, Stripe, LinkedIn, and DoorDash long before they became household names.
Joining Zefir today means getting in early at a high-potential company trusted by the same investors who spotted the biggest names in tech before anyone else.

Sales Buyer Team

The Sales Buyer Team drives Zefir’s growth by directly influencing our business outcomes. Every team member actively contributes to our success. Working closely with Operations, you will gain insights into Business Unit metrics management and organizational dynamics.

This is an internship scheduled from July to end of December.

Responsibilities/Mission

• Manage a portfolio of hundreds of prospective buyers, building trust-based relationships and guiding them through the buying process.

• Persuade prospects to schedule property visits by accurately understanding and addressing their needs.

• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of property visits, in collaboration with real estate agents and clients.

• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improving conversion rates and proactively refine our sales pitches and internal processes.

• Gather and relay client feedback to inform marketplace enhancements and tailor our offerings to buyer expectations.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of business processes through the integration of AI solutions (including tools like Claude, Chat GPT) to streamline internal processes and optimize the customer experience.

• Work independently with other Zefir teams on additional tasks under the guidance of various leads, including:

  • AEC Lead led by Pierre-Henri Fournier,

  • Ops Lead led by Arthus de Torquat,

  • AM Lead led by Alexe Ravalet.

Preferred experience

Qualification

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong team-oriented mindset.

• Driven by exceeding objectives and motivated by achieving ambitious targets.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (BBA3, BBA4) or taking a gap year from a business school or equivalent university program.

• Fluency in French (native) and English is mandatory

• Passionate about joining an innovative startup committed to transforming the real estate industry.

• Motivated by a collaborative, customer-centric, and results-driven team culture.

• Natural ability in business development, negotiation, and building trusted relationships.

Recruitment process

Our Operating Principles

🏔️ Steep Mountains Are Steep: Setting ambitious goals and working hard to achieve them.

🌊 Ride Reality: Actively seeking challenges and thriving by adapting flexibly to changes.

🏀 Play for the Front of the Jersey: Prioritizing team success over individual recognition.

Application & Process

We welcome applications from anyone, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or experience. Our team values authenticity and diverse perspectives.

For all roles, our interview process emphasizes hands-on exercises, case studies, or discussions about specific examples of your previous work. We ensure objectives and expectations are clearly communicated at every step.