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Sports Business Development & Partnerships Intern

Internship 2 to 6 months

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (Netherlands)

Published on 16 October 2026

  • Contract

    Internship 2 to 6 months

  • Location

    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (Netherlands)

  • Start date

    January 2027

  • Salary

    500 EUR - 1000 EUR / monthly

  • Remote working

    Partial

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is looking for motivated candidates to join its teams as a Sports Business Development & Partnerships Intern .

You will help develop EIC projects and partnerships in sport. You will identify collaboration opportunities with sports organizations and prepare proposals suited to their goals.

This internship is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

You will work in an international professional environment that values collaboration, initiative and learning through practical work. A supervisor will help you understand priorities and take on responsibilities as your skills develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mapping: identify clubs, associations, events and businesses in the sports sector.
  • Prospecting: prepare personalized outreach to potential partners.
  • Needs assessment: understand stakeholder goals in visibility, recruitment or development.
  • Proposals: develop presentations and collaboration proposals with your supervisor.
  • Partnerships: take part in meetings and track commitments from each party.
  • Activations: coordinate agreed activities with marketing and event teams.
  • CRM: track contacts, follow-ups and opportunities in commercial tools.
  • Review: assess collaboration results and propose development opportunities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • You are studying sports management, business, marketing or partnerships.
  • You follow sports news and are interested in the sector’s business models.
  • You enjoy building relationships and preparing commercial proposals.
  • You are persistent and methodical in project follow-up.
  • You are comfortable communicating in English. French is an asset for collaboration with French-speaking colleagues and audiences.
  • You can work collaboratively, seek feedback and suggest practical improvements.

WHY JOIN EIC?

Joining EIC means contributing to work that connects talent, employers and international mobility while developing your skills in your chosen field.

You will connect your interest in sport with business development and partnership coordination skills.

This experience in Amsterdam will allow you to work with different stakeholders, explore a local professional environment and build concrete examples of your work for the next stage of your career.

BENEFITS

  • A paid internship, with compensation terms discussed during the recruitment process.
  • Potential commissions and bonuses based on the objectives and terms agreed for the internship.
  • Supervisor support and training in sports business development, partnerships and commercial follow-up.
  • Practical assignments and progressive responsibilities suited to your experience.
  • Collaboration with EIC teams and contact with international stakeholders.
  • Regular feedback to help you develop and demonstrate your skills.
  • International professional experience in Amsterdam.
  • Potential longer-term opportunities depending on performance and available positions.

Application deadline

As long as the job is online

Study level

Vocational, Under-bachelor, Short-cycle higher education level; Bachelor level or equivalent

Job Category

Sports

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