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New Ventures Intern (Business Development)

Qogita

Amsterdam
Intern
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

€1,700

Key Skills

Business development
B2B sales
Customer acquisition
Market research
Venture building
CRM management
HubSpot
Sales pitching
Lead qualification
Onboarding
Communication skills
Customer-centric mindset

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 September 2026
  • Paid internship: €900 per month + performance-based commission of up to €800 per month
  • 26 days annual leave (pro-rated for the duration of the internship)
  • Travel reimbursement covered
  • Learning & development budget
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Office socials and annual company-wide offsite
  • MacBook provided 

About Qogita
Qogita [Ko-gi-ta] is revolutionizing wholesale procurement. We provide a one-stop shop for branded products, available in a single click at competitive prices. Our vision is to build the world’s leading global wholesale trading hub, empowering efficient distribution of goods. We didn’t just improve wholesale - we reinvented it. 

We’re one of the fastest-growing B2B companies globally, backed by top investors behind companies like Facebook, Etsy, and Shopify.

Our tight-knit, highly motivated team thrives on curiosity and impact. Everyone contributes hands-on, takes initiative, and drives results. We value a strong work ethic, smart prioritization, and a relentless focus on excellence.

Core Responsibilities

The intern will support the business development team in acquiring and converting new customers while gaining hands-on experience in venture building. Responsibilities include managing the sales pipeline, conducting product demonstrations, and maintaining accurate records in HubSpot.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in Business or a related field and possess excellent communication skills in English and one other European language. The role requires a customer-centric mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an office-based environment.

Benefits

  • Performance-based commission
  • 26 days annual leave
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Learning & development budget
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Office socials
  • Annual company-wide offsite
  • MacBook provided

About Qogita

Industry: Technology, Information and Internet

Company size: 51-200 employees

Qogita is a leading global wholesale B2B platform that offers a wide variety of products, brands and categories across geographies. We cater to a large range of organizations, from small retailers to large brands. With Qogita, you can generate higher margins and greater turnover whilst reducing labor cost by using our technology infrastructure. We're a technology company that simplifies business-to-business trade. Most recently we have raised €80m in Series B Funding, with our investors being the backers of companies such as Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and Twitch.

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