Business Development Internship
Details
- Job Title:
- Business Development Internship
- Department:
- Internship
- Reports to:
- CEO
- Location:
- eBuddy HQ
About eBuddy
eBuddy created the world’s first independent, web browser-based IM service in 2003 and extended the service to mobile in June 2007. eBuddy is available in 37 languages, and its patent-pending technology enables more than 25 million unique monthly visitors with AIM, Facebook, GoogleTalk, ICQ, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! IM accounts to chat free of charge in one interface without having to download or install any application. eBuddy offers mobile users a unique user experience with its mobile IM clients. (learn more at eBuddy Mobile Messenger and eBuddy Lite Messenger. It is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing Mobile IM services with over 10 million unique monthly visitors. eBuddy is based in Amsterdam with additional offices in London and San Francisco, and is a privately-held company backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. Learn more at www.ebuddy.com.
Company Profile
eBuddy is a successful worldwide internet start-up. Our user base of 60 million people worldwide is growing at a fast rate. We currently work with 35 people in the city center of Amsterdam.
Focus areas
- Instant Messaging
- Mobile Messaging
- viral marketing concepts
Company culture
- Very international
- Very casual
- Very dynamic
Your role
At eBuddy and in our dynamic marketplace in general, communication and having the right information is crucial. As a Business Development Intern at eBuddy, you have the opportunity to conduct your own research and be a key player in the decision making process.
During your research, you will be a valuable part of our eBuddy team and will work closely with product development, sales & marketing and also offer support on strategic decisions on a daily basis. We will help you get started, so you won’t feel lost with all this data. In order to get a good idea of eBuddy worldwide you will make performance - and competitor analyses on a daily basis and make management reports. You will monitor global growth and calculate and report on strategic performance indicators. On top of this you will also conduct market - and competitor research. All this data will give you a solid base for your own research. Off course we support new initiatives and are always open for ideas that you are welcome to pitch to our management.
Your skills
- Marketing and/or Economics Degree (preferred)
- Analytical
- Self starter
- Excellent in excel and SQL
- Strong affinity with internet, mobile technology, social networking and chat programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- No 9 to 5 mentality
- Sense of humor
We offer
- Opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing internet companies worldwide
- Fun, innovative, entrepreneurial, and rewarding job environment
Application
Are you interested in working for an international, dynamic, young and fast growing company? You can apply for this vacancy by sending a motivational letter and CV to Marjon Schumacher at jobs[at]ebuddy.com (No third party recruiters, please)
