Business Development Intern

DCarbon NL for Environmental and Sustainability Consultancy

Experience Needed: 0-1 year	Duration: 3 months	Job Type: Internship
Salary: 300 euros	Vacancies: 2 open positions	Working Hours 20 hrs/week

Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: 1 February 2025

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About the Internship

As a Business Development Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in sustainability consulting and business development while working from one of our offices in Maastricht or Geleen-Sittard in a hybrid work environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability projects in a fast-growing, innovative company. Part of DCarbon Global, DCarbon NL specializes in sustainability and climate change consulting, offering services such as consultation, training, reporting, and life cycle assessment. Collaborating with GRI-certified partners and industry supporters, we operate across 12 sectors to drive sustainable transformation in the MENA, GCC, EU, and USA regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Support sales strategies by identifying potential clients, developing outreach materials, and assisting with client engagement.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct market research,  competitive analysis, and identify business growth opportunities.
• Tools & Process Improvement: Assist in developing tools and processes for client engagement, sales growth, and sustainability consulting.
• Event & Client Engagement: Support event planning, prepare for client meetings, and assist in project proposal development.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate project and sales data to support business insights and decision-making.
• Learning & Development: Apply knowledge of sales strategies, business development, and sustainability consulting to real-world challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Pursuing or recently completed a master’s degree in business administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Passion for Growth: Eager to drive business growth in the sustainability sector.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an interest in relationship-building and client engagement.
• Proactive & Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-starter with a proactive, detail-oriented approach, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Language: Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus (spoken and written)
• Location: Residing in or within commuting distance of Maastricht or Geleen-Sittard for hybrid work.
• Commitment of 20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.
• Duration: 3 Months

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in sustainability consulting, business development and entrepreneurship.
• Practical exposure to cutting-edge sustainability methodologies, including GRI reporting, carbon footprinting, and environmental risk analysis.
• A deep understanding of carbon neutrality strategies, circular economy and sustainable development.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment that drives real sustainability impact.
• Make an Impact: Support sustainability transitions for businesses and communities.
• GRI traineeship (for eligible candidates).
• A monthly compensation of €300 will be provided for the duration of the internship.