• Business Development Internship


Location: Amsterdam
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Start Date: September
Period: 3 to 6 months

Main Duties
  • Sales Initiatives:

    Engage with potential leads and support deal closures.Utilize market feedback to refine our offerings and improve customer satisfaction.

  • Grant Writing:

    Research and identify potential grant opportunities. Draft compelling grant proposals and collaborate with the team to secure funding for Sommalife’s projects and initiatives.

  • Business Concept Design:

    Assist in developing new business ideas that align with our mission to support West African smallholder farmers. Research and identify potential new markets and innovative product opportunities.

  • Market Analysis:

    Conduct comprehensive market research to understand consumer preferences and market trends. Analyze data to inform product development and marketing strategies.

  • Product Development:

    Collaborate with the team to create high-quality, ethically sourced products for consumers such as ethical cosmetics. Assist in the design and implementation of product development processes.

  • Marketing Strategy:

    Assist in planning, executing, and managing marketing content. Devise impactful marketing strategies to connect end-consumers with product origins.

Qualification/Requirements
  • Educational Background:

    Completed (or be in the last year) of a Business, Communication, or Marketing related degree.

  • Language:

    Professional Working Proficiency in Dutch and English.

  • You should be based in the Netherlands, preferably Amsterdam.
  • Ability to conduct market research using tools like surveys, interviews, and data analysis.
  • Experience in (grant) writing, including research, proposal drafting, and grant management.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative marketing campaigns and brand strategies.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and respond to changing priorities and market dynamics.
  • Analytical mindset to interpret data and make data-driven decisions to optimize marketing strategies and tactics.
Application Process

Please send your resume and a brief introduction expressing your interest in the role to [email protected].