Sales Intern

Sales Internship | AI Start-up in RotterdamAt Passionfruit, we help food companies easily automate administrative work behind food safety and sustainability.In the food industry, trust depends on how well information is shared between companies.We build the system that makes this easier, faster and smarter.What we doQuality and sustainability teams at food suppliers receive dozens of questions every week from business to business customers and suppliers about certifications, safety and product origins.Imagine Unilever receiving 10.000+ questionnaires on a yearly basis from retailers like Tesco, Albert Heijn and Wallmart.Answering all these questions takes a lot of time. Teams need to search through emails, folders and systems, and keep sending the same documents over and over again.Passionfruit automates this work.With our AI-powered software, food suppliers can instantly find, share and reuse information. The team is monthly onboarding new (international) food suppliers. We are are young team, but growing fast and are looking for a a sales and business development intern who wants to help Passionfruit grow faster.Starting in January, February, March 2026. What you will doWork 4-5 days per week as an intern at Passionfruit.Help prepare and follow up on discovery calls and product demosBuild and manage digital sales rooms for potential customersResearch companies and markets to identify new opportunitiesHelp set up, test and improve outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn and other channelsKeep track of leads and conversations in our CRM systemContribute to improving our internal tools, sales and customer onboarding processesWho you areLiving in the Netherlands. Within travel location from Rotterdam.Interested in technology, AI and the food industryStrong communication skills in Dutch and EnglishExperience with sales or business development. Worked with CRM or other systems before.Bit of geeky. Loves to make things work smarter.Excited to learn in a fast-growing start-up environmentWhat we offerInternship compensation of €500 per monthA lot of freedom and responsibility from day oneDirect collaboration with the founders (Lars & Maikel) and sales (Boris)Coaching and training in sales, marketing and start-up growthTime, guidance and a relevant topic for your school assignmentExperience in the world of food safety, sustainability and AIA fun, driven team and regular team activitiesFree breakfast if you come to Rotterdam ;)How to applySend us:Your CV or LinkedIn profileA short motivation explaining why you want to intern at PassionfruitEmail: boris.vandenbemd@passionfruit.earth or apply via LinkedIn.