Europe is experiencing exciting and challenging times, with digital tools and technologies increasingly shaping our daily lives and transforming various sectors. The European DIGITAL SME Alliance represents and supports the main driver of these changes in Europe – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ICT sector. With over 45,000 SMEs represented through our national and regional member associations, DIGITAL SME is Europe’s first and largest ICT SME association.
As we continue to grow, we are focused on expanding our membership base and strengthening engagement with our current members to drive sustainable digital transformation across Europe. To support these efforts, we are seeking a Business Development Trainee to assist with membership outreach and support. In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will contribute to expanding our network and developing meaningful relationships with SMEs and associations.
We are looking for a motivated student or fresh graduates who is eager to complete a curricular internship in a growing and dynamic European association.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Generate leads and map potential new members to support business development;
- Contribute to developing event concept notes;
- Participate in meetings and events targeted to business development and membership engagement;
- Prepare pre- and after-sales briefings to assist the Business Development Manager and membership engagement team;
- Draft mailings, press releases, and other communication materials for outreach and promotional activities;
- Contribute to managing CRM system, ensuring accurate data input and member tracking for effective follow-up;
- Other tasks as needed.
What do you need to join our team?
- Proficiency in English;
- Currently enrolled in university, in a business management, communications, political science, law or related field;
- General computer literacy (WordPress), knowledge of CRM software is an asset;
- Proficiency in another EU language, especially French or German, is an asset;
- Team player, reliable, highly motivated.
What you can expect from us:
- The opportunity to be involved in business development and membership engagement activities in a dynamic and growing European Association;
- Insights into EU digital policy and Brussels digital environment;
- Gaining first-hand experience working in the “EU Bubble” as part of a young international team.
Please note that in order to be eligible, you need to be currently enrolled in university and willing to complete a curricular (unpaid) internship OR be eligible through Erasmus+ funding.
Expected starting date: April 2026
If you see yourself as our next trainee and fulfil the requirements, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected], subject line “Business Development Internship” today! Note that your application won’t be filtered properly and may not be seen if anything besides Business Development Internship is written in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Privacy disclaimer: DIGITAL SME ensures a GDPR-compliant treatment of your personal data. Please note, we might keep your CV and all the information provided in your application, so that we can contact you in the future should a similar position open again. If you don’t want your data to be retained, please indicate this in your application.
