Join one of Europe's leading AI-powered political intelligence platforms and kickstart your career at the intersection of technology, policy and sales. As a Business Development Intern at Polpo, you'll work with the Belgium and EU sales team to identify new business opportunities and strengthen Polpo's presence in the GovTech and political intelligencesector.
About the Role
You'll be part of a fast-growing AI-powered SaaS company, helping organisations make sense of complex EU and national developments through technology and insight. The role suits a mature, focused individual with a keen eye for detail, strong planning skills and creative thinking — someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment but is also comfortable working independently. Throughout the internship you'll receive regular coaching and feedback, work alongside experienced colleagues, and gain hands-on exposure to the full sales cycle — from research and prospecting to account support and market analysis.
Key Responsibilities
🔍 Researching and identifying potential clients across Belgium and the EU through prospecting, social media and lead generation tools for the SaaS sales and political intelligence platform
🤝 Developing a network of new contacts among decision-makers and influencers
🗺️ Contributing to market mapping, competition analysis and case study development to support sales strategy
📊 Supporting the sales team with day-to-day client engagement, CRM updates and proposal preparation
👥 Collaborating with colleagues across teams to ensure great client experiences and that market needs are met
📣 Helping communicate and promote the value of Polpo's AI-powered platform to prospects and clients
What They're Looking For
🎓 If applying as part of your studies, you should remain in your studies for the whole internship; if applying after, at least a Bachelor's or (preferably) Master's degree — ideally in Business, Management, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Economics or Law (3rd year or above)
✍️ Excellent writing skills in English and another European language
🏛️ Some experience or interest in the Legal, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Communications/PR, Media, Information or Research space is an advantage
💼 A willingness to work in a challenging, commercially driven sales environment
🖥️ A good command of the Microsoft Office suite
🔎 Intellectual curiosity and a detail-oriented mind
📲 Experience of social media and digital marketing is an asset
What They Offer
👥 A tight-knit team where you work closely with your colleagues and manager
💶 A six-month internship contract (€1,055.94 per month)
🏠 A flexible, hybrid working environment that values work-life balance
💻 A laptop and the tools you need to do your job well
📈 Plenty of room to learn and grow — regular mentorship from senior team members and internal training sessions
🌍 Exposure to EU public affairs and policy networks through industry events and client meetings (where applicable)
🎉 Regular social activities and team events
Good to Know
📄 This internship can only be offered as a studentship ("convention de stage") delivered by your university, or as a professional immersion agreement ("convention d'immersion professionnelle")
🗓️ You'll need to be available to start by 13 July 2026 at the latest — later applicants are welcome and will be reviewed for the next recruitment phase
The Details
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
⏳ Duration: 6 months
🏠 Working model: Flexible / hybrid
💶 Compensation: €1,055.94 per month
How to Apply
Submit your application through Polpo's company jobs page, or email it directly to co-founder ddekker@polpo.nl.
Deadline
📅 As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Apply (jobs page): https://polpo.com/jobs/business-development-intern/
📧 Apply (direct): ddekker@polpo.nl
