Art Development Intern

Location: Hybrid work with a minimum of two days per week in the Amsterdam or Lisbon office; the role supports European and international markets.

Company

A growing marketplace for buying and selling curated special objects, including art, collectibles, and other unique items.

What you will do

• Support seller acquisition projects across European and international markets.
• Identify and map galleries, dealers, and artists, then research markets and build lead lists.
• Manage an outbound pipeline through English-language email and cold calling.
• Prepare tailored proposals and follow-up communications for prospective sellers.
• Track pipeline activity in HubSpot and use data and AI tools to prioritize prospects and improve conversion.
• Share market insights and recommendations with the Art Sales team.

Requirements

• Student or recent graduate seeking a six-month full-time internship in sales, business development, e-commerce, art business, or a related field.
• Fluent English and Dutch or another European language.
• Genuine interest in the art market, galleries, artists, and online sales.
• Confidence communicating with external partners and making cold calls.
• Organized, proactive, data-minded, and able to manage projects independently.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong interest in prospecting, pipeline management, negotiation, or proposal building.
• Familiarity with HubSpot, Google Workspace, AI tools, or performance data.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with an international Art Sales team across Europe in a direct, transparent, and performance-oriented environment.
• Receive coaching and mentorship while owning defined business development projects.
• Access learning and development initiatives, development plans, and mentorship programs.
• Inclusive and queer-friendly workplace with colleagues representing more than 60 nationalities.
• Benefits include Catavouchers, an additional annual day off, and extra leave for work anniversaries and important life events; benefits may vary by location.

Hiring process

• Apply with an English CV and cover letter.