Business Development Intern

Kumulus
Kumulus

Sales & Business Development

Paris, France

Posted 6+ months ago

What You’ll Be Doing 🚀

  • Identifying Business Opportunities: Researching and mapping out new markets, industries, and partnerships for Kumulus to break into.
  • Sales & Outreach: Reaching out to decision-makers, pitching our solution, and setting up high-impact meetings.
  • Supporting Key Accounts: Assisting in managing existing partnerships and ensuring our clients get maximum value from our machines.
  • Strategic Growth Projects: Whether it’s building a go-to-market plan for a new country, refining our sales pitch, or analyzing competitor strategies, you’ll be contributing directly to our growth.
  • Representing Kumulus: At industry events, trade shows, and meetings, you’ll be the face of an innovative start-up transforming the water industry.
  • Bringing Ideas to the Table: If you see a smarter way to grow, you’ll have the freedom to propose, test, and execute.

Who You Are

  • You’re a Natural Deal-Maker. You love talking to people, negotiating, and making things happen.
  • You’re Proactive. You don’t wait to be told what to do—you take action. If you need micromanagement, this isn’t for you.
  • You Think Fast & Solve Problems. Business development is all about adapting. You’re quick on your feet and love finding creative solutions.
  • You’re a Strong Communicator. Whether it’s pitching to a CEO or writing a follow-up email, you know how to get your message across.
  • You’re Fluent in French & English. Spanish or Arabic is a bonus.
  • You’re Studying Business, Sales, or a Related Field. Master’s student or recent graduate preferred, but attitude matters more than your degree.
  • You’re Excited to Work in a Fast-Paced Start-Up. We move fast. You should thrive in a high-energy, high-impact environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

✅ Be Part of a High-Growth Start-Up. You’ll gain hands-on experience scaling an international business.

✅ Work on Real Deals. This isn’t a theoretical internship—you’ll be working on live partnerships and sales.

✅ Shape the Future of Water. Your work will directly contribute to solving one of the world’s biggest challenges.

✅ Autonomy & Ownership. You’ll have real responsibilities and the freedom to take initiative.

✅ Global Exposure. You’ll interact with partners across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

✅ Learn from the Best. You’ll work directly with our leadership team and gain mentorship from top-tier professionals.

Send your CV to career@kumuluswater.com

1st Interview: HR interview

2nd Interview: Interview with Arij Mejdi, BD

3rd Interview: Case Study with Capucine Cogné, BD and Marketing

4th Interview: Cultural Fit Interview with Iheb Triki, CEO

(Optional 5th Interview with Capucine again)