Business Development Intern (32 to 40 hours per week)

Job description

Solarplaza is looking for a Business Development Intern (32 to 40 hours per week) Are you

passionate about renewable energy

and eager to gain

hands-on experience in business development and client engagement ? As our Business Development Intern, you will play a

key role

in supporting our mission to accelerate the global energy transition by

building strong relationships

and

driving commercial success

for our international events. We’re looking for a

motivated, goal-driven team player

with a

proactive mindset

and a passion for making meaningful connections in a fast-paced, international environment. About Us At Solarplaza, we organize high-quality international B2B summits where industry leaders come together to exchange knowledge and build partnerships in renewable energy. We are a small team of 40+ people from 15+ countries, working from our headquarters in Rotterdam. We are driven by a shared mission to help accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and we achieve this by facilitating meaningful connections and sharing insights at our events. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a

hands-on, organized, and motivated intern

eager to grow in business development. You’re comfortable handling

data and tools , confident in

partner communications , and ready to take

ownership of projects . With a

sharp eye for detail

and a

proactive mindset , you juggle tasks like

lead research ,

CRM updates , and

event support . Most importantly, you’re

eager to learn ,

ask questions , and understand how

commercial relationships thrive

in a fast-paced international setting. Your role and mission Assist in

building and maintaining relationships

with key industry stakeholders.

Support the creation of

tailored partnership and sponsorship proposals .

Conduct

market and partner research

and help manage the

CRM database .

Follow up on

leads and referrals

from marketing campaigns.

Prepare and send

email communications , and assist with calls and virtual meetings.

Help with the

launch and promotion

of the Solarplaza Network Platform.

Monitor

industry news and trends

to provide relevant insights to the team.

Job requirements What You Bring You are currently enrolled in an

HBO or university program

and will remain a student for the full duration of the internship.

You are available for a

minimum of 5 months , working at least 4 days (32 hours) per week.

You live in or near

Rotterdam

and can come to the office at least 3 days per week, as we operate in a hybrid working model.

You have a

good command of English

(spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.

You have a valid

visa

or

authorization to work

in the Netherlands (if applicable).

What We Offer A

mission-driven role

with real impact in the renewable energy industry.

Hybrid work setup:

The first two months will be fully in-person; after that, you may work from home one day per week, upon approval from your manager.

One leave day per month.

Competitive internship allowance

(€500 for 36 hours/week).

Access to a wide

international network

in the solar energy sector.

A fun, open, and inclusive team culture.

Opportunity to join our

talent pool

for future roles.

Interested? We are especially keen to hear about

your motivation —what excites you about this role and working in the renewable energy sector? Skip the resume summary and focus on why this opportunity speaks to you. If this internship sounds like a great fit, send us your

CV

and a

tailored cover letter . We’re looking for someone who can start in March 2026 and stay until August 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—so don’t wait! All done!

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