Internship: Business Development Benelux

Voltiris; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltiris is seeking a Business Development Intern for the Benelux region in The Hague. The role is hybrid (60% office presence) for 6 months full-time, with start date as soon as possible and potential for a full-time transition.

You will support Sales and Marketing, conduct market analysis, qualify leads, prepare tailor-made presentations, and help shape customer-facing and marketing activities across Benelux.

Qualifications

• Recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Agriculture, Energy, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, renewable energy, agritech, and innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong autonomy and curiosity.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment, with a high level of flexibility.
• Willingness to travel independently and frequently across Benelux.
• Driving licence required.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or renewable energy is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the full sales cycle: outreach, qualification, meetings, proposals, and follow-up.
• Lead identification: conducting market analysis and identifying growers, cooperatives, and other relevant prospects.
• Lead qualification: reaching out to growers and cooperatives through cold calling, emailing, events, etc., and setting up meetings with Voltiris Sales Managers.
• Meeting preparation: preparing tailor-made presentations for customer meetings and presenting our technology, company, and the benefits we can bring to growers.
• Analytics: analysing grower energy data and different economic factors to assess how our technology could fit their operations.
• Understanding customer needs and helping propose high-value technical solutions.
• Supporting the setup and organisation of marketing activities, events, and publications.
• Supporting the customer success journey by visiting customers, gathering feedback and relevant technical data, and helping improve customer satisfaction.
• Supporting market analysis and strategic business development initiatives.
• Representing Voltiris at trade fairs, industry events, and customer visits.

Skills

Dutch (native)

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD

Job description

Voltiris is on a mission to make greenhouse agriculture more sustainable by combining food production and renewable energy on the same surface. Our innovative solar technology captures the part of sunlight that plants do not use for photosynthesis, enabling greenhouses to generate clean electricity while preserving crop growth and agricultural performance. By helping growers reduce their carbon footprint and energy dependence, Voltiris is contributing to a more resilient and sustainable food system. We believe great innovation comes from diverse perspectives. That’s why we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are treated with respect, have fair access to opportunities, and can thrive regardless of their background.

Internship: Business Development Benelux

Location: The Hague, Netherlands (hybrid, 60% office presence required)
Duration: 6 months, full-time (100%)
Start date: As soon as possible
Potential: Looking for candidates interested in transitioning to a full-time position after the internship

Your mission

As an intern supporting our business development activities in Benelux, you will work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams in The Hague.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the full sales cycle: outreach, qualification, meetings, proposals, and follow-up
• Lead identification: conducting market analysis and identifying growers, cooperatives, and other relevant prospects
• Lead qualification: reaching out to growers and cooperatives through cold calling, emailing, events, etc., and setting up meetings with growers and Voltiris Sales Managers
• Meeting preparation: preparing tailor‑made presentations for customer meetings and presenting our technology, company, and the benefits we can bring to growers
• Analytics: analysing grower energy data and different economic factors to assess how our technology could fit their operations
• Understanding customer needs and helping propose high‑value technical solutions
• Supporting the setup and organisation of marketing activities, events, and publications
• Supporting the customer success journey by visiting customers, gathering feedback and relevant technical data, and helping improve customer satisfaction
• Supporting market analysis and strategic business development initiatives
• Representing Voltiris at trade fairs, industry events, and customer visits

Profile we are looking for:

• Recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Agriculture, Energy, or a related field
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, renewable energy, agritech, and innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with strong autonomy and curiosity
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment, with a high level of flexibility
• Native‑level Dutch
• Fluent English required, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel independently and frequently across Benelux
• Driving licence required
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or renewable energy is a strong plus

Education: Bachelor/Master/PhD. Languages: Deutsch (professional), Englisch (professional)