Italian Business Developer - Native Italian Speaker (Internship) STARTING ASAP

SamBoat; Bordeaux; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Team events

Boating licence provided

Spacious co-working space in Bordeaux

Option to work from home

Job summary

SamBoat is seeking a dedicated Italian-speaking owner success agent based in or willing to relocate to Bordeaux. You will manage relationships with international boat owners, supporting them by phone and email, and onboarding new owners to expand our supply.

You will focus on high-quality owner interactions, ensuring prompt responses, and maintaining listing quality. This role combines relationship-building with growth contribution in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• Native Italian speaker.
• Available ASAP / able to relocate in Bordeaux.
• Organized and structured.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Pedagogical and comfortable explaining things clearly.
• Persuasive and results-driven.
• Highly customer satisfaction oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise boat owners by phone on inbound requests and through proactive outreach.
• Ensure fast and high-quality handling of email requests.
• Identify, recruit and onboard new boat owners to grow our supply.
• Maintain a high level of quality across listings (boats, content, experience).
• Build strong relationships and turn owners into SamBoat fans.
• Contribute directly to SamBoat’s growth with a strong focus on customer experience.

Skills

Native Italian

Job description

AboutSamBoat

SamBoat is a leading global online boat rental platform, created in 2014 with the ambition to democratize boating. Inspired by major marketplace models such as Airbnb, SamBoat connects travelers with both private boat owners and professional charter companies, allowing customers to book boats easily, securely and worldwide.

Today, SamBoat operates in76 countriesand offers one of the widest selections of boats for day trips and short rentals. The platform is available in9 languagesand has already enabled more than1,000,000 customersto enjoy boating experiences.

Life @ SamBoat

SamBoat is a fast-growing international company with a team of around70 people, representing more than15 nationalities. Our teams are based in Bordeaux, Barcelona, Wiesbaden and Cancún.

Our culture is guided by three principles:

• Innovation & Ownership– We encourage initiative, responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Share & Learn– We grow together by learning from real situations and from each other.
• Intensity & Commitment– We value engagement, reliability and the ability to perform in demanding periods.

SamBoat pays close attention to employee well-being and has been awarded theHappy At Work – Startuplabel.

Job description

At SamBoat, you’re not just managing owners. You’re building relationships, creating trust and turning boat owners into true ambassadors of the platform.

As the main point of contact for our international (Italian-speaking) owners, you will:

• Support and advise boat owners by phone, both on inbound requests and through proactive outreach
• Ensure fast and high-quality handling of email requests
• Identify, recruit and onboard new boat owners to grow our supply
• Maintain a high level of quality across listings (boats, content, experience)
• Build strong relationships and turn owners into real SamBoat fans
• Contribute directly to SamBoat’s growth, with a strong focus on customer experience and satisfaction

Your impact is simple: better owners = better experience = more bookings.

Profile

You don’t just execute, you care about people and results.

• Native Italian speaker
• Available ASAP / able to relocate in Bordeaux
• Organized and structured
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Pedagogical and comfortable explaining things clearly
• Persuasive and results-driven
• Highly customer satisfaction oriented

And above all:

You want to learn fast, take ownership and grow in a startup environment.

Why join us:

• A dynamic and supportive team where you can learn fast and grow
• Real ownership and direct impact on the business
• A startup atmosphere with strong team spirit (apéros, boat trips…)
• The opportunity to help shape the future of the boating industry

Benefits:

• Meal vouchers
• Team events, after-work get-togethers and boat trips
• Boating licence provided
• Spacious and dynamic co-working space in Bordeaux
• Option to work from home depending on your ability to work independently and your performance