Business Development Intern

Impact the future! We are Productpine, and we believe innovative products can change our future for the better. It is our mission to tell the stories behind the world's most innovative products and provide customers with amazing product experiences that leave lasting impressions. Our first step towards this goal: the Productpine Experience Store Amsterdam.

In the fall of 2019 we opened the very first Productpine store in the Netherlands, at a prime location in the heart of Amsterdam. We are looking for a business development intern to join us at our HQ office in Amsterdam, starting in March 2020, for at least 3 months. You are a strategic thinker with a creative approach to consistently produce results. Being the first point of contact with executives of well-known brands, you will represent the Productpine brand with true excitement.

What will you do during your workday?

• You research and identify new contacts through subscribed databases, LinkedIn, events, and referrals;
• You generate personalized email campaigns and maintain a presence on LinkedIn by sharing industry-specific material;
• You connect with prospects by calling, emailing, or engaging on social media;
• You contribute to the weekly goals of the partnerships team, such as booked discovery calls and opportunities generated;
• You develop an understanding of the Productpine value proposition and the value it creates for our customers;
• You analyze the latest retail trends and developments in the market;
• You perform market and competition analyses;
• You map out a strategic roadmap for future extensions.

What do you get from us?

• Hands-on experience in business development for a completely new store concept within the retail industry;
• An entrepreneurial start-up environment that gives you space to think independently and explore your potential;
• Room for you to discover what you like to do, think creatively and take initiative;
• Personal development with the growth of our business and many career opportunities;
• A monthly internship fee.

What do we ask from you?

• You have an affinity with innovative tech products;
• You are an HBO or WO student (international) business, sales, communication or similar;
• You have a can-do mentality, are eager to learn and are pro-active;
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• You are fluent in Dutch and you have a good working knowledge in English.