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Internship - Commercial - Feb 2027

West Coast Supply Group

Leiden
Intern
0-2 years experience
On-site

€550 per month

Key Skills

Organizational skills
Sales pipeline management
CRM management
Market research
Competitor analysis
Sales campaign coordination
Administrative tasks
Communication skills
Social skills
Flexibility
Accuracy
Proactivity
English proficiency

Job Description

Are you ready to work for a leading international trading company and help build our success? Are you the intern who wants to work with A-brand FMCG brands? Then we are the perfect match for you!

Our internship

A great internship in which you will learn to further develop your organisational skills.

What can you expect?

As a Commercial intern, you will go through the same induction process as our Commercial employees. The goal is to teach you as much as possible.

As our intern you make sure that everything runs smoothly. You are part of a close team that supports our commercial business.

You will learn how to manage the order book with everything that come with it such as:

  1. Take real responsibility from day one this is not a coffee-making internship; you will step up to handle actual client accounts and deals;

  2. Manage the sales pipeline by preparing commercial proposals, updating CRM records, and supporting daily administrative tasks;

  3. Research market trends and analyze competitors to help identify new business opportunities and revenue streams;

  4. Coordinate sales campaigns and work closely with the marketing and logistics teams to ensure smooth client delivery;

  5. Make a tangible impact on West Coast Supply Group's growth through hands-on work that directly shapes our bottom line.

Why West Coast Supply Group?

Because we get you your coffee as an intern with us, and we will teach you a lot in a short period of time. We are used to working with interns in our learning environment and offer you unique opportunities to grow and develop. We have a varied team, so you will easily connect with others. In addition, we really are the nicest, most international and dynamic company you will want to work for! Check our website for more information about what it is like to work with us and learn more about what we do.

Our conditions

·         You must be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution for the entire duration of the placement;

·         Your maximum journey time to our office in Leiden or Hoofddorp is 60 minutes door-to-door.

 

Our offer to you

·         Your starting date is beginning of February.

·         Your internship is for 5-6 months and 32-40 hours per week;

·         Your place of work will be Leiden;

·         You receive an internship compensation;

·         If you do not have a student travel card, your travel costs for commuting will be reimbursed;

·         Challenge, variation and a lot of fun;

·         Fast-paced and demanding work environment, but also time for a joint lunch in our restaurant and a drink at the bar every Friday afternoon;

·         Open ears for innovations and ideas;

·         Personal plan created to help you and us grow;

·         Stimulating, international and commercial environment. A few key words: informal, no-nonsense, future-oriented, focus on development and success.

 

Interested?

Please share your resume with us!

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Is this you?

·         You are available 32-40 hours per week for 5-6 months;

·         You are busy with a logistic/supply chain/ international business MBO or HBO education;

·         You write and speak English (any other language is a big plus);

·         You are a real pro: flexible, accurate and proactive;

·         You think along with your team. Together you go for solutions and results;

·         You have good communication and social skills.

Core Responsibilities

The intern will manage client accounts, sales pipelines, and CRM records while supporting daily administrative tasks. They will also conduct market research and coordinate sales campaigns in collaboration with marketing and logistics teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a Dutch educational institution pursuing a degree in logistics, supply chain, or international business. Applicants should be available for 32-40 hours per week for 5-6 months and possess strong communication skills in English.

Benefits

  • Internship compensation
  • Travel cost reimbursement
  • Company restaurant
  • Friday afternoon drinks
  • Professional development plan

About West Coast Supply Group

Industry: Wholesale Import and Export

Company size: 51-200 employees

West Coast Supply Group has over 40 years’ experience as a leading wholesaler of premium brand fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs). Located in the Netherlands, we operate worldwide with a specific focus on Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Active in 75+ countries, our international team is tailored to meet the needs of each specific market. We always go the extra mile to find the best options for our clients. We possess market-specific knowledge of our clients’ and suppliers’ needs and challenge ourselves every day to go above and beyond. In the great Dutch tradition of reliable and efficient trading, we strive to constantly improve our extensive market knowledge, smart logistics network and high-tech warehouses. Our goal is to offer the absolute best when it comes to logistics, pricing, conditions, service and quality. If you would like to know more about merchandise supplying or purchasing with us, please contact: [email protected]

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