Business Development Intern - (Portuguese Speaker)

Emma – The Sleep Company; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 13,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (1250€ monthly)

Employee discount on products

Private health insurance

Portuguese language classes

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading sleep brand in Lisbon is seeking a Business Development Intern to manage projects, analyze online sales and market trends, and improve customer experience. Ideal candidates should be studying or have graduated in business administration, possess strong analytical skills, and be fluent in English and Portuguese. A competitive package of €1250 is offered, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Studying or graduated in business administration, media management or related field.
• Strong business sense with first practical experience in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese, with additional languages as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage own projects in business development.
• Monitor online sales and product performance.
• Collaborate with operations teams for supply chain.
• Analyze market trends and customer behavior.
• Suggest ideas to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

First practical experience in a startup environment

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English and Portuguese

Education

Business administration or related field

Job description

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!

What you'll do:

• You will be responsible for managing your own projects in the field of business development in one of our Ecommerce markets.
• You will monitor the online sales of our products to track product performances and identify growth opportunities.
• You will collaborate with our operations teams to ensure a smooth supply chain of our products.
• You will share your product insights to our marketing teams to help them run impactful and efficient campaigns.
• You will regularly analyze the market for sleeping products (new trends, customer behavior, competition…).
• You will suggest ideas to improve our customer experience based on customer feedback.
• You will be supported by a more senior team member to help you grow professionally and personally.

Who we're looking for:

• You are studying or have graduated in business administration, media management or any related university program.
• You have a strong business sense or have gained first practical working experience in a start‑up/fast‑paced environment.
• You have strong analytical skills and can learn quickly.
• You like to take on responsibility and are able to work independently.
• You are available for at least 6 months.
• You are fluent in English & Portuguese, other European languages are a plus.

What we offer:

• A competitive package of 1250€ monthly (including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits).
• Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets).
• Private health insurance including dental care.
• In‑house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level.
• A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
• The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team.
• Responsibility and decision‑making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA.
• To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events.

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up.

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!