Business Development Intern – Buyer Programme

Job description

WYSE Travel Confederation is looking for a Business Development Intern to join the Buyer Programme team for 6 months, starting immediately.

The Buyer Programme of WYSE Travel Confederation contributes to the development of youth, student and educational travel sectors and destinations through supporting buyers (organisations that buy or distribute international youth travel products and services) and offering a platform for buyer-provider connections. 

This internship will focus on supporting projects and daily operations of the Buyer Programme team. The Business Development Intern will report to the Buyer Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support the recruitment of first-time buyers for the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) 2018:
• Identify potential first-time conference buyers in line with strategic priorities of the WYSTC 2018 Buyer Programme
• Develop a contact list of potential first-time buyers
• Encourage potential first-time buyers to apply for the WYSTC 2018 Buyer Programme
• Prepare received applications for assessment
• Conduct independent project work in line with requirements of the Buyer Programme team
• Support day-to-day running of the Buyer Programme team operations
• Provide administrative support to the Buyer Programme team

Skills and qualifications 

Required 

• At least one year of University level education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and (preferably) other languages
• Ability and willingness to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities under little supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• An international mind-set and an ability to work in an environment and industry with people from across the globe
• Must have valid visa to work in The Netherlands, and live in The Netherlands
• Must be available from January – July 2018 – Full Time 40 hrs per week

What we offer

• A monthly stipend
• An opportunity to gain a valuable business development experience at a membership-based organization that represents the world’s most powerful network of youth, student and educational travel businesses. The Business Development intern will work as part of an international team in a beautiful historical building centrally located in the heart of Amsterdam.

 Apply now

 If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV (in English), and covering letter to careers@wysetc.org.