Location: Amsterdam
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Start Date: September
Period: 3 to 6 months
Main Duties
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Sales Initiatives:
Engage with potential leads and support deal closures.Utilize market feedback to refine our offerings and improve customer satisfaction.
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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.
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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.
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Market Analysis:
Conduct comprehensive market research to understand consumer preferences and market trends. Analyze data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
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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.
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Marketing Strategy:
Assist in planning, executing, and managing marketing content. Devise impactful marketing strategies to connect end-consumers with product origins.
Qualification/Requirements
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Educational Background:
Completed (or be in the last year) of a Business, Communication, or Marketing related degree.
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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].