Business Development Specialist (stage curricolare)

Nice to meet you!

We are a benefit company and certified B Corp. We create customized solutions that make sustainability a competitive advantage for companies, accompanying them through every step of their sustainability journey. Our method combines a skilled team, innovative platforms and an effective approach. We help organizations measure, reduce, and offset emissions, enhance training, engage staff, and transparently communicate sustainability efforts. Our goal? To make every company autonomous and competent in managing its impact and improving ESG performance.

As a Business Development Specialist at Up2You, your primary focus will be on driving sales activities aimed at helping companies enhance their sustainability strategies. You'll collaborate closely with our Business Development team to identify potential clients, conduct outreach activities, and assist with various sales-related tasks. This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for sales with your dedication to sustainability, making a tangible impact on the planet through business.

In your typical day, you will

• Scout, identify and engage potential clients interested in being key players in the fight against climate change;
• Assist with sales calls, meetings, and events, introducing clients to cutting-edge solutions and technologies;
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies and initiatives focused on sustainability, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

We are specifically looking for you if you have

• Good interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Basic knowledge of business
• Strong autonomy and adaptability
• Willingness to work towards objectives
• Curiosity for the start-up, digital and innovation worlds
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Good skills in using Word and Excel

You are ideal for Up2You if

• You have a marked results orientation. We are extremely flexible and trust your ability to accomplish your goals without scrutiny. Likewise, we like to see our trust repaid;
• You have a strong interest in the subject matter. You are interested in issues involving innovation and the environment. Like us, you believe in the need to take concrete action for our Planet;
• You consider yourself smart and independent. You don't wait for detailed instructions to get to work. You are resourceful, independent and have initiative;
• You enjoy giving and receiving feedback. No one has all the answers and we all still have a lot to learn. You are open to both giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Benefits

Working with us means

• Flexibility. At Up2You there is no such thing as a time card. We work by objectives and trust you to achieve them. You choose how you work according to your needs and preferences;
• Remote working. Work wherever you want. Flexibility is also about where you work, so you can choose to work from the office or anywhere else you prefer. Although we assure you that office life with us is just as good;
• Green & dream team. We believe in the power of relationships. We are a young, competent and motivated team, and informality reigns in our offices. Support, collaboration and mutual respect are the basis for working together;
• Ownership. From day one you will be an active part of the team and you will be able to contribute concretely to the success of the startup. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive shares in the company;
• Team building. Each year you will have two opportunities to unplug and have fun with us. You participate in a multi-day company retreat and a one-day team building event. The fun is guaranteed;
• Unlimited leave. You decide when to take leave: in the end, it's always about flexibility and trust.

Do you recognize yourself in this description?

Then we are waiting for you with open arms!

The future is up to you.

Up2You is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a work environment that values diversity: we don't care about ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We care about who you are and what you value to Up2You, professionally and personally.