New Ventures Intern (Business Development)

Jibe Ventures; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Qogita is seeking a New Ventures Intern (Business Development) to support acquisition across Europe and the UK, convert sign-ups, and help build the customer pipeline while gaining hands-on exposure to venture-building.

You will develop core commercial skills in B2B sales, market research, and early-stage venture development within Amsterdam's office-based setting for a six-month period starting October or November 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and another European language.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with ability to build rapport with SMB suppliers.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Office-based, full-time internship for six months in Amsterdam (Oct/Nov 2026).

Responsibilities

• Acquisition: Convert sign-ups into active customers and guide onboarding.
• Reactivation: Re-engage churned prospects through structured outreach.
• Qualifying: Assess prospects to determine qualified leads.
• Sales pitching: Deliver product demonstrations and value propositions.
• Follow-up and closing: Move prospects through funnel and contribute to targets.
• CRM management: Maintain records in HubSpot.

Skills

English proficiency

Other European language

Customer centric

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business or related field

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

The Business Development team drives new customer acquisition across Europe and the UK - identifying, qualifying, and converting Health & Beauty buyers into active Qogita customers. As part of the team, you’ll also have exposure to Qogita’s New Ventures work, our internal venture-building engine exploring new markets, product categories, and business opportunities. As a New Ventures Intern (Business Development), your mission is to support the team in building and converting the customer pipeline while gaining hands‑on exposure to how new business opportunities are identified, tested, and developed. You’ll build core commercial skills across B2B sales, customer acquisition, market research, and early‑stage venture building - giving you a strong foundation for a career in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship.

• 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

• 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 in October or November 2026