Business Development Internship

Full-time - Amsterdam

Sales - Experience: lt-1 years

Working at Nedstar

Nedstar is more than just a specialised sourcing partner of ethanol: In everything we do, the well-being of people and planet plays a pivotal role – that also includes our employees!

As part of our dynamic, intercultural team of over 25 commercial, logistic, and financial experts, you will be at the forefront of the ethanol trading industry, contributing to Nedstar’s success in over 50 markets worldwide. We foster an environment where your personal growth aligns with our company's development and encourage our employees to go the extra mile not only for our customers, but also for themselves.

Our benefits

Office in Amsterdam

Laptop for work

Workphone

Competitive salary

Flexible working at home

26 vacation days

32-40 hour work week

Fun and young team

Alessia di Giacomo HR Manager LinkedIn

+31-616956101

[email protected]

Job description

Are you looking to build hands-on experience across both marketing and sales? At Nedstar, our marketing and commercial teams work closely together, and this role reflects just that. We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive intern to join our sales and marketing team as Business development Representative!

This is an on-site position based at our office in Amsterdam.

About the role and key responsibilities

What will you be doing:

Lead qualification and follow up

Engage with all new marketing-created leads by email or phone, works closely with traders and delivers to traders deals either in offer sent stage (pricing) or closed won stage

Outbound prospecting

Research, segment, and reach out to target accounts via email, phone, or linkedin msgs

Database reactivation campaigns

Re-engage inactive / cold leads by phone or email from key product/industry/geo segments

HubSpot data quality & automation support

Maintain clean CRM data, update records, support optimisation of mkt and sales workflows, work with the team on data enrichment projects

Marketing support

Work with the team on ABM campaigns, drip campaigns, and grading/scoring

Your profile

What are we looking for:

Commercially-driven and Sales-mindset
Willing to learn and use CRM proficiently: HubSpot.
Process-driven: Works methodically, follows structured outreach and follow-up routines
Analytical
Strong communicator
Self driven
Organised & reliable
Resilient
Sociable, adaptable & collaborative

What we are looking for

HBO or university student currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, economics, or a related field.
This is an on-site opportunity for six months, starting in August or September 2025
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of a second language, such as French, Spanish, German, or Dutch is a plus.
A true NedSTAR: a flexible, adaptable team player with a work-hard/play-hard mindset.
Proactive, organised, and eager to take initiative.
Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.

What is in it for you?

Hands-on experience in a fast-growing company operating in a dynamic global industry.
Close mentorship and collaboration with both marketing and commercial colleagues.
A flexible and open company culture that values work-life balance, including fun team activities.
Exposure to international business development practices and CRM tools.
Real responsibilities that make a real impact, starting from day one.
Vibrant work environment: Work in a historic canal house in Amsterdam, with an open, fun culture, free daily lunches, and regular social events
Fun activities: Enjoy Friday afternoon drinks, yearly company trips, boating with the Nedstar company boat, and much more