Business Development Internship
€500 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
About Us At MWS, we are on a mission to become the home of game-worn culture. We do this by connecting global fanbases to the ultimate fan item: match-worn and signed shirts from the world's biggest athletes and brands around the world. We accelerate engagement, interaction and revenue by enabling our customers to access pieces of sporting history, while raising funds for the causes that matter most to our partners. And the best part? We do it all live from the kick-off. With more than 400 partners globally, we are the outright market leaders in our industry. We see ourselves as innovators, constantly looking for new ways to surprise and delight our audience. About The Role As our Business Development Intern, you'll support our commercial team across both MatchWornShirt and Frame The Game, helping us identify, establish and grow new business relationships. You'll get hands-on experience working directly with our team, getting complete exposure to business development, sales materials and partnership management, and seeing your work directly shape how fans and collectors experience live sporting moments! What You'll Do Sales Materials & Pitches: Support the creation of sales materials, from financial projections to pitch decks, to help bring MWS club conversations to life. FTG Partnership Management: Act as a point of contact for Frame The Game partner clubs, managing framing requirements and processing orders to keep partnerships running smoothly. Revenue Growth: Help grow both MWS and FTG revenue by supporting the Head of Business Development, Senior Commercial Strategy Manager and Business Development Executive. New Opportunities: Assess ways of working and identify new revenue streams and business opportunities across both brands. Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop excellent ways of working with internal stakeholders, sharing new ideas as you go. What You Bring Education: Currently studying towards (or recently completed) a degree in a relevant field. Availability: Ready for a 5 to 6 month internship starting in February. Mindset: A proactive, hands-on self-starter with a total "can-do" attitude and great attention to detail. Sports Passion: A genuine love for sports, football and fan culture, with a real interest in managing partnerships across the sports world. Skills: At least 1 year of experience in sports and/or business, with strong time management and the ability to deliver quality work under pressure; becoming proficient with Figma to build best-in-class sales materials is a big plus. Languages: Fluent in English (both written and spoken); any extra languages are a bonus! Legal: EU passport or valid working rights for the Netherlands. What We Offer Informal and Sporty Environment: Work alongside a passionate, young, international team that lives and breathes sports culture. Real Ownership and Impact: We don't do coffee runs. You'll get your own projects, real responsibility and plenty of space for your ideas. Monthly Remuneration: An internship allowance of €500 per month. Commute Support: Travel coverage of up to €200 per month to help get you to the office (depending on your location). Paid Time Off: 5 paid days off during your 6-month internship to recharge. On-Site Gym: Full access to our in-office gym with a personal trainer, free to use whenever you like! Company Events: Awesome formal and informal team events, office drinks and social catch-ups throughout the year. Location: Full-time based in our vibrant Amsterdam office. Our procedure Introductory video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager (± 20 min). Assessment round (± 120 min). Interview round 1 (± 45-60 min). In-office interview round 2 (± 45-60 min). Ready to grab this opportunity and conquer the international football world with us?
Core Responsibilities
Support the commercial team across MatchWornShirt and Frame The Game by creating sales materials, managing partner club requirements and orders, and helping grow revenue. Assess new business opportunities and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve ways of working.
Requirements
Applicants should be studying toward or have recently completed a degree in a relevant field, have at least one year of experience in sports and/or business, and be available for a five- to six-month internship starting in February. They should be proactive, detail-oriented, passionate about sports and football, fluent in English, and hold an EU passport or valid working rights in the Netherlands; Figma proficiency is a plus.
Benefits
- Internship Allowance
- Commute Support
- Paid Time Off
- On-Site Gym Access
- Company Events
About MatchWornShirt
Industry: Spectator Sports
Company size: 51-200 employees
At MWS we give fans and collectors the opportunity to own a moment in sporting history, bringing them closer to the game than ever before. MatchWornShirt is the global standard for authentic, live-game worn and signed sports jerseys. By partnering directly with over 400 teams and leagues around the world such as PSG, Manchester United, Chicago Bulls, AC Milan and the MLS we give fans and collectors the ultimate opportunity to own a tangible piece of sporting history. What We Do Every shirt tells a story. The mud, the sweat, the tension of the 90th minute - it’s all preserved. Through our state-of-the-art global auction platform, we work with our partners to manage the entire lifecycle of a game-worn jersey: - Direct Access: We source shirts straight from the dressing rooms of elite clubs across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, the MLS, the NBA and many more. - Guaranteed Authenticity: We use advanced technology and a rigorous authentication processes to ensure every item is 100% genuine. - Fan Engagement: Through our global auction platform, we help sports properties deepen fan engagement and unlock new revenue opportunities while managing the full lifecycle of a game-worn jersey. - Global Reach: We connect passionate fans from over 150 different countries with the teams and players they love. Impact Beyond the Game At MWS, passion meets purpose. A significant portion of the proceeds from our auctions are dedicated to club foundations and charities worldwide. To date, we have helped raise millions for vital global and local causes. Why Join Us? We are a fast-growing, international team of sports enthusiasts, tech innovators, and digital marketers. Operating out of offices in Amsterdam, Dallas, Istanbul, Manchester and São Paulo, we are reshaping the fan experience on a global scale. Whether you're a club, charity, former athlete, or professional looking to work with the biggest names in sport, we'd love to connect.