Key Skills

Job Description

Voltiris is on a mission to make greenhouse agriculture more sustainable by combining food production and renewable energy on the same surface. Our innovative solar technology captures the part of sunlight that plants do not use for photosynthesis, enabling greenhouses to generate clean electricity while preserving crop growth and agricultural performance. By helping growers reduce their carbon footprint and energy dependence, Voltiris is contributing to a more resilient and sustainable food system. We believe great innovation comes from diverse perspectives. That’s why we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are treated with respect, have fair access to opportunities, and can thrive regardless of their background. Internship: Business Development Location: The Hague, Netherlands (hybrid, 60% office presence required) Duration: 6 months, full-time (100%) Start date: As soon as possible Potential: Looking for candidates interested in transitioning to a full-time position after the internship Travel: Around 10%, mainly across Europe Your mission As an intern supporting our global business development activities, you will work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams in The Hague. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the full sales cycle: outreach, qualification, meetings, proposals, and follow-up Lead identification: conducting market analysis and identifying growers, cooperatives, and other relevant prospects Lead qualification: reaching out to growers and cooperatives through cold calling, emailing, events, etc., and setting up meetings with growers and Voltiris Sales Managers Meeting preparation: preparing tailor-made presentations for customer meetings and presenting our technology, company, and the benefits we can bring to growers Analytics: analysing grower energy data and different economic factors to assess how our technology could fit their operations Market intelligence: validating metrics around subsidies, energy valorization, business case per geography Understanding customer needs and helping propose high-value technical solutions Supporting the setup and organisation of marketing activities, events, and publications Supporting the customer success journey by visiting customers, gathering feedback and relevant technical data, and helping improve customer satisfaction Supporting market analysis and strategic business development initiatives Representing Voltiris at trade fairs, industry events, and customer visits Profile we are looking for: Recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Agriculture, Energy, or a related field Strong interest in sales, marketing, renewable energy, agritech, and innovation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proactive mindset with strong autonomy and curiosity Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment, with a high level of flexibility Fluent English required, both spoken and written Willingness to travel independently around 10% of your time, mainly accross Europe Driving licence required Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or renewable energy is a strong plus Education: Bachelor/Master/PhD. Languages: Englisch (professional) Please click on the application link to apply for this position.

Core Responsibilities

Support the sales cycle by identifying and qualifying prospects, preparing customer presentations and proposals, and helping assess the commercial fit of Voltiris technology. Contribute to market intelligence, marketing events, customer success activities, and strategic business development, while representing the company at industry events and customer visits.

Requirements

Applicants should have recently completed a degree in business, marketing, engineering, agriculture, energy, or a related field, and have a strong interest in sales, renewable energy, agritech, and innovation. Professional English, strong communication skills, initiative, flexibility, a driving licence, and willingness to travel independently are required; relevant industry experience is a plus.