Business Development Intern

Qogita; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship: €900 per month

26 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Travel reimbursement covered

Learning & development budget

Dog-friendly offices

Office socials and annual company-wide

MacBook provided

Job summary

Qogita in Amsterdam is offering a Business Development Intern role to support supplier acquisition across Europe and the UK. You will help build the supplier pipeline, convert new sign-ups into active customers, and develop core commercial skills for a career in B2B sales.

The internship runs for six months, full-time, in-office in Amsterdam, with a paid €900 per month salary, travel reimbursement, learning budget, and a MacBook provided.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and at least one additional European language.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to build rapport with SMB suppliers.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition: Convert new sign-ups into active customers by facilitating their first order and onboarding.
• Reactivation: Re-engage churned prospects to bring them back to the platform with structured outreach.
• Qualifying: Assess prospects during screening calls to determine potential as qualified leads.
• Sales pitching: Deliver product demonstrations and sales pitches to prospective suppliers.
• Follow-up and closing: Manage follow-ups to move prospects through the sales funnel and close deals.

Skills

Communication skills

English + another European language

Customer-centric

Teamwork & independence

Education

Pursuing degree in Business or related field

Job description

The role

The Business Development team owns new supplier acquisition across Europe and the UK - identifying, qualifying, and converting Health & Beauty suppliers into active Qogita partners.

As a Business Development Intern, your mission is to support the team in building the supplier pipeline, converting new sign-ups into active customers, and developing the core commercial skills that underpin a career in B2B sales.

What You'll Do

• Acquisition: Convert new sign-ups into active customers by facilitating their first order and guiding them through the onboarding process
• Reactivation: Re-engage churned prospects to bring them back to the platform, using structured outreach and tailored follow-up
• Qualifying: Assess prospects during screening calls to determine their potential as qualified leads, applying clear criteria to prioritise pipeline
• Sales pitching: Deliver product demonstrations and sales pitches to prospective suppliers, communicating Qogita's value proposition clearly and persuasively
• Follow-up and closing: Manage follow-ups to move prospects through the sales funnel and close deals, contributing to both individual and team targets
• CRM management: Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline status in HubSpot

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one additional European language.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to build rapport with SMB suppliers
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Available for full-time, office-based hours for six months in Amsterdam
• Available to join August or September 2026

Perks & Benefits

• Paid internship: €900 per month
• 26 days annual leave (pro-rated for the duration of the internship)
• Travel reimbursement covered
• Learning & development budget
• Dog-friendly offices
• Office socials and annual company-wide offsite
• MacBook provided

About Qogita

Qogita [Ko-gi-ta] is revolutionizing wholesale procurement. We provide a one-stop shop for branded products, available in a single click at competitive prices. Our vision is to build the world’s leading global wholesale trading hub, empowering efficient distribution of goods. We didn’t just improve wholesale - we reinvented it.

We’re one of the fastest-growing B2B companies globally, backed by top investors behind companies like Facebook, Etsy, and Shopify.

Our tight-knit, highly motivated team thrives on curiosity and impact. Everyone contributes hands-on, takes initiative, and drives results. We value a strong work ethic, smart prioritization, and a relentless focus on excellence.