Business Development/Marketing Internship

Xphlora; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 5,580 - 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct impact on commercial growth

Experience building partnerships

Mentorship from the founder

Job summary

A dynamic fashion tech startup in Amsterdam is seeking a Business Development Intern to help build commercial foundations through partnerships with fashion brands across Europe and Asia. The intern will work closely with the founder, contributing to successful outreach, managing partner relationships, and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders. This role offers significant responsibility from day one and the chance to impact the startup's success directly. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree and possess strong communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business, International Business, Entrepreneurship, or related HBO or WO program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch, and other languages are a plus.
• Commercial mindset with a natural ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to fashion brands, retailers, and affiliate networks across Europe and Asia.
• Build and manage relationships with potential brand and commercial partners.
• Research and map the European and Asian fashion retail landscape.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Commercial mindset

Organised and proactive

Education

Currently enrolled in a Business, International Business, Entrepreneurship, or related program

Job description

Xphlora is an Amsterdam-based fashion tech startup building a Shazam for fashion. You know that feeling when you see the perfect outfit on TikTok or Instagram and spend hours trying to find where it's from, only to end up with nothing? We're solving that.

Our app lets you screenshot any outfit, upload it, and instantly find the exact item, cheaper alternatives, and sustainable/ethical options powered by AI and visual search technology. We're founded by a young Amsterdam-based entrepreneur with a clear vision, a strong brand, and real momentum. We're now building the team that will take Xphlora from prototype to market leader.

This is early stage, moving fast, which means no bureaucracy, real ownership, and the chance to build something from the ground up that people will actually use every day.

Business Development Internship

For the Business Development Internship, check the following information.

About the role

As our Business Development Intern, you'll help build the commercial foundation of Xphlora. Success in this role looks like a growing portfolio of brand and affiliate partnerships, a structured outreach process, and real deals that expand what users can find on the platform. You'll work directly with the founder and have visibility across the full business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to fashion brands, retailers, and affiliate networks across Europe and Asia
• Build and manage relationships with potential brand and commercial partners
• Research and map the European and Asian fashion retail landscape
• Support the setup of affiliate and partnership agreements
• Maintain a clear and organised pipeline of leads and conversations
• Contribute to investor and stakeholder communications where relevant

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business, International Business, Entrepreneurship, or related HBO or WO program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch, and other languages are a plus
• Commercial mindset with a natural ability to build relationships
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable with outreach and cold contact
• Interest in fashion, retail, or the startup ecosystem
• Experience with sales, partnerships, or outreach is a plus, but not required

What you get

• Direct impact on Xphlora's commercial growth from day one
• Experience building partnerships at a real startup
• Mentorship and close collaboration with the founder
• Possibility of equity and a founding team role for exceptional contributors
• Hybrid working from Amsterdam (flexible hours, no mandatory 9 to 5)
• Team hangouts, fashion events, and industry meetups
• Build a real network in the European fashion and tech industry
• Experience closing actual deals, not just researching them

Marketing Internship

For the Marketing Internship, check the following information.

About the role

As our Marketing Intern, you'll help build Xphlora's brand and community from the ground up. Success in this role looks like a growing, engaged audience across TikTok and Instagram, meaningful influencer relationships, and a launch strategy that gets people talking. You'll have real responsibility and real creative freedom.

Responsibilities

• Run and grow Xphlora's social media channels, including TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Create content, videos, posts, stories, and reels that actually perform
• Identify, reach out to, and build relationships with fashion influencers and content creators
• Help develop and execute the launch strategy in the Netherlands and Europe (Asia)
• Monitor performance metrics and translate data into better content and strategy
• Contribute ideas on campaigns, collaborations, and community building

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Communication, Media, or related HBO or WO program
• Deep understanding of TikTok and Instagram, you know what makes content work
• Experience creating content, even on your own personal channels
• Creative, proactive, and not afraid to try things and learn from what doesn't work
• Interest in fashion, tech, or both
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (and preferably Dutch)

What you get

• Real responsibility from day one
• A front row seat to building a startup from the ground up
• Creative freedom to experiment and make decisions
• Possibility of equity and a founding team role for exceptional contributors
• Hybrid working from Amsterdam (flexible hours, no mandatory 9 to 5)
• Team hangouts, fashion events, and industry meetups

Practical

Official university internship · Minimum 4 months · Hybrid · Amsterdam · Internship agreement required

Not currently enrolled? You're still welcome to apply as an equity-based contributor.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short motivation (why you, why Xphlora, see screening questions) to [e-mail]

Screening questions for the Business Development Internship

• What is your study program and expected graduation date?
• Describe a time you had to persuade someone or close a big or small deal.
• Which fashion brands or retailers would you prioritise partnering with first and why?
• Why a startup internship over a corporate one?

Screening questions for the Marketing Internship

• What is your study program and expected graduation date?
• Share a social media account or content you have created. This can be personal.
• Which brand do you think does social media best right now, and why?
• What would your first 30 days at Xphlora look like?

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Application Deadline: April 1

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