Commercial intern - business development

Over 2 million food & beverage (F&B) businesses operate in the EU.

60% face failure within their first year.

80% in five years.

SOUS is here to change that.

We're building out our vertical-SaaS platform empowers independent F&B creators to grow—unlocking new revenue streams, and scaling online growth with ease. From e-commerce to delivery management to building loyal communities, we’re reimagining how independent F&B entrepreneurs grow in a digital-first world. In just two years, we’ve scaled rapidly, onboarded top talent, and brought in over €8M in sales for our clients. Now, we’re evolving—transitioning to a SaaS-first model that will shape the future of the €200B independent F&B market.

We're looking for a Business Development Intern. Join our dynamic team at SOUS as a Commercial Intern in Business Development.

• Assist the business development team in identifying new market opportunities and potential partnerships.


• Support in preparing and executing on sales conversations to engage prospective chefs and restaurants.


• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities to aid in strategic planning and market positioning.


• Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns targeting independent F&B brands across Europe.


• Participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh ideas for expanding our client base and enhancing customer relationships.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with restaurant owners and chefs.


• Enthusiastic about the food and beverage industry and eager to learn.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


• Be enrolled in a Dutch university or have a Search Year Visa in the Netherlands.


• Have proficient Dutch and English writing and speaking.


• Be able to come to our office in Amsterdam (hybrid arrangement).

Reasons to join us:

• Hands-on experience in outbound/inbound sales in a rapidly-growing start-up. Every day we find ways to improve the sales strategy to match your skills and help you grow.


• Projects to show measurable impact on your resume. We are a start-up, so every task will have a business impact as we cannot afford wasting resources on meaningless tasks.


• Opportunity to work with various stakeholders: from a full stack developer to a marketing team. The job market loves stakeholder management skills. We have a small team of experts to help you see a holistic picture of product development and hone your communication skills.


• We have amazing food, a boat in the canals, and an amazing office.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter with answers to these questions:

• What makes you curious about working at SOUS?


• What would be the ideal outcome for you of your internship at SOUS? What would success look like?

P.S.

Even if you don't tick all the boxes, we value potential over perfection. If you're passionate about food tech and growing in frontend development, don’t hesitate to apply. Our startup environment is the perfect place to learn and develop your skills.

We launched SOUS two years ago as a pure marketplace to help restaurants and chefs create new revenue streams. In just two years, we enabled our initial clients to generate over €10M in additional revenue, focusing on a single category—chef meal kits.

Along the way, we built tech & systems to address our clients' operational challenges, including tools for managing online listings, tracking orders and logistics, and optimizing marketing. This backend solution quickly evolved into our core product and expanded our reach to the broader €100B+ food and beverage market across the EU—including restaurants, online chefs, catering companies, and specialty CPG brands.

Today, we’re building on this foundation with a vertical SaaS product designed to simplify online commerce for independent F&B brands across Europe. We’ve already earned the trust of some of the Netherlands' best restaurants, and we’re excited to keep growing!