Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Internship, Boas

• A natural communicator who loves connecting with people — from fashionbrand owners to corporate sustainability leads
• Strategic and curious: you understand what motivates people and businesses
• Entrepreneurial and proactive — you’re not afraid to contact, go to events, follow up, or try new angles
• Passionate about sustainability, circular fashion, and changing how the industry works
• Fluent in Dutch (English is a plus)
• You’re not just looking for an internship — you want to be part of a mission

Desirable

• Initiate and lead conversations with fashion brands and retailers to introduce secondhand to their customers in the form of curated vintage corners — making the case for secondhand as a driver of sustainability, engagement, and customer loyalty
• Scout and onboard potential franchise partners who want to launch their own BOAS location
• Use insights and storytelling (yes, even clotheslines full of fashion’s dirty laundry) to challenge industry norms and show the beauty of circular fashion
• Support the development of business cases, pitch decks and outreach strategies
• Conduct market research on resale, franchise retail, and sustainability trends in Europe and beyond
• Help organize meetings, pilots, and pop-up activations that bring the BOAS vision to life
• Build and manage a network of sustainable retailers, innovators, and impact partners