Business Development Representative Intern

As Europe’s #1 upskilling service provider, trusted by industry leaders such as ING, KPMG, and Picnic, we are expanding our Global Marketing & GTM team at Lepaya. We're looking for a Business Development Representative Intern to support our sales expansion efforts in the Benelux market. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales activities, prospecting, and pipeline management while working in a fast-growing, international scale-up environment.

What you’ll bring (example)

• You are eager to learn about sales, business development, and the learning & development industry.

• You are fluent in German and English.

• You are proactive, curious, and excited about engaging with new people.

• You are comfortable with cold outreach, including cold calling, emails, and LinkedIn messaging.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and adapt easily to change.

• You are available for a full-time internship based in the Netherlands.

Your achievements

• Prospecting and lead generation: actively identify, research, and qualify potential clients through outbound activities.

• Outbound sales support: engage with key decision-makers to understand their needs and introduce Lepaya’s solution.

• Pipeline building: help maintain a healthy pipeline through effective outreach — primarily calls, supported by social selling on LinkedIn and email — and book meetings for Lepaya’s account executives.

• Community building: support the development of Lepaya’s presence on social channels by acting as a brand ambassador.

• CRM management: learn to log activities and manage data in Salesforce to help the team maintain accurate tracking and gather insights for market strategies.

Why you’ll love this journey at Lepaya

• Inspiring and dynamic environment

• Participate in Lepaya’s own training curriculum

• Excellent guidance during your internship

• A compensation of 500 Euro/month, based on a full-time contract

• Lunch at the office once per week

• And the best: participation in the Lepaya Work-To-Live schedule, consisting of unlimited holidays & Lepaya Fridays – every other Friday, a day for yourself

• Flexible hours and a hybrid working arrangement, we expect you to work from our office at least 2 days a week

Our mission

At Lepaya, we empower professionals to thrive in their careers and lead happier lives, helping businesses reach new heights. Every member of our team plays a part in transforming how organizations grow and develop their talent.

Through our Portal, Academies, and App, we deliver blended training programs for every career stage, enabling learners to learn, practice, and apply new skills that truly make an impact.

Trusted by companies like KPMG, ING, Just Eat Takeaway, Bynder, Dell, Kraft Heinz, and BCG, we’ve upskilled over 26,000 learners in 2024 across 120 countries. Backed by $80M in funding, we’re on a mission to become the world’s leading upskilling platform — and we’d love you to be part of it.

What does it mean to be a Lepayaan?

We succeed together. We act and come up with solutions. We build for growth. We exceed expectations. We create meaningful impact. For a glimpse into our culture, explore our careers page.

How we live DE&I

At Lepaya, our diverse team embraces professionals of all backgrounds. We prioritize an inclusive environment where every member is valued and empowered. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like our Diversity Charter and internal DE&I team. Your unique perspective is celebrated, ensuring you feel supported and encouraged to be yourself at work.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth candidate journey is our top priority. Here's a sneak peek into our standard hiring process: 1. An intro video call with Tracy, from TA, 2. A 30-minute chat with the hiring manager and finally, an offer! We're all about getting to know you better, so we'll invite you to our office for a face-to-face stage, where you can meet potential future colleagues and experience our awesome office vibes firsthand!