Stage Business Development (40 hours p/w)

ARE YOU

Excited to work together with leading organizations to make an impact on global challenges worldwide? Ready to experience the business world from the inside and reach out to industry leaders looking for innovative solutions? Are you excited to start a commercial career being responsible from day 1? Are you eager to learn directly from senior commercial colleagues?

Unknown Group is looking for a passionate and strategic Business Developer Intern!

YOU WILL

• Work in a dynamic and energetic commercial team in the sales process;
• Learn the ins and outs of a commercial career, from lead identification to negotiation to deal closing:
• Connect with corporate innovators around the world;
• Identify client needs and work on the creation of proposals;
• Become an expert on clients’ needs towards communication;
• Generate new leads through interesting ideas and energetic objectives;
• Coordinate sales effort with team members by connecting and reaching out to potential new and existing clients around the world, and connect them to our events.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Passion and enthusiasm for innovation and startups – be a true explorer into the unknown;
• Audacious people, that are able to convince others and who don’t take ‘no’ for an answer;
• Strong organisational skills and strategic way of thinking;
• Empathetic to client’s needs and feeling comfortable with analytical communication;
• Strong communication skills in English; both written and verbal;
• Proficiency in Dutch, written and verbal, is positive but not necessary;
• A global mindset, comfortable working with colleagues of diverse nationalities, business cultures, and backgrounds, based across the world;
• A proactive approach to work; be a team player and take initiative to improve yourself and processes and people around you.

AND WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH

An open and informal office culture, where people enjoy working together and learning from each other. We are a group of explorers; curious, eager, and resourceful. At Unknown Group, we believe in responsibility from day one and provide you with the possibility to develop your personal ambitions on the job.

When COVID-19 is not an issue anymore, you will work in our office in The Hague with the team, but also with the option to work (partly) remotely.