Sales Intern - Supporting Commercial Growth
Sales & Business Development, Customer Service
Amsterdam, Netherlands
๐ Sales Intern โ Supporting Commercial Growth
๐ Amsterdam (hybrid possible) โข โฑ 40 hrs/week โข ๐ Min. 5โ6 months โข ๐ Start: ASAP
๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ
Liion Power is a purpose-driven cleantech startup based at the VU Startup Amsterdam, dedicated to extending the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries and reducing electronic waste. Our flagship product, Leo, is a Plug & Play Battery Life Extender that prolongs device life by up to 50% and reduces environmental footprint.
After winning the CES Las Vegas Innovation Award, the European Green Challenge, and the IFA Berlin Impact Ambassador Award, we are entering a key growth phase โ and we want you to be part of it.
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You will work directly alongside our Commercial Growth Director to support and accelerate our commercial activities. This is a hands-on role where you learn by doing โ from lead generation and outreach to partnership development and market research.
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- Support outreach campaigns to generate qualified B2B leads
- Build and manage relationships with distributors, resellers, and corporate clients
- Research and map target markets in cleantech, consumer tech, and sustainability
- Maintain and improve our CRM and deal-flow tracking
- Contribute to pitch materials, proposals, and sales playbooks
- Help prepare for and attend international trade shows
- Work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams
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- Are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Marketing, International Management, Sustainability, or a related field
- Have a genuine interest in sales and business development
- Are proactive, self-driven, and take initiative in a startup environment
- Communicate clearly and enjoy building relationships
- Care about sustainability and measurable impact
- Are comfortable working in English (Dutch is a plus)
- Know CRM or outreach tools like Sales Navigator (a plus, not a must)
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โ A hands-on internship with real commercial impact
โ Direct mentorship from the founding team and Commercial Growth Director
โ Inside view of a high-growth cleantech startup
โ Flexible working options (Amsterdam-based)
โ Internship compensation in line with market standards
โ The chance to attend international trade shows and events
๐ We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply โ even if you don't meet every single requirement.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ต?
Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to stefanie@liionpower.tech
โ ๏ธ Only applications including both a CV and motivation letter will be considered.