Internship: Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at BOAS Save Fashion For Good
Internship: Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at BOAS Save Fashion For Good
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EUR 200 - 200
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Job Description
Help us to stop the dumping of fashion by making the fashion industry real circular one killer partnership at a time.
BOAS is looking for a driven outgoing and diplomatic intern to support our founder in building high-impact partnerships. From launching our franchise formula to helping brands embrace resale youll play a key role in making secondhand the new black.
About BOAS
BOAS is THE fast vintage fashion platform saving high-quality clothes from being burned or dumped. Every year over 100 billion garments are produced and more than 60% ends up in landfills or incinerated within a year. Fashion has become one of the most polluting industries on the planet responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions.
Were here to turn that around.
We rescue secondhand overstock and returns and turn them into unique circular statement pieces sold through our stores and webshop. On top of that we donate 90% of profits to the most effective charities in the world.
Our mission: Save fashion for good
We believe circularity should be the norm and never go out of fashion. So were working to scale fast through franchise opportunities and by partnering with fashion brands to set up in-store vintage corners that make resale relevant stylish and accessible.
Tasks
What will you do
Youll work closely with our founder to develop strategic collaborations and expand the BOAS footprint:
- 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 fashions 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.
Requirements
Who are you
- 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 youre 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).
- Youre not just looking for an internship you want to be part of a mission.
Bonus points if you:
- Study or have studied business marketing innovation or sustainability.
- Have experience in business development sales or retail partnerships.
- Are interested in fashion-tech innovations (like our resale robot VNYX ).
Benefits
What we offer you:
- The chance to work at a high-impact circular fashion startup with a clear mission.
- Direct collaboration with our founder (Romy) and access to key decision-makers.
- A role where your work creates visible change and new opportunities for BOAS.
- Freedom to pitch your ideas take initiative and help shape our growth strategy.
- An inspiring and purpose-driven work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
- 200/month internship fee
- If youre a great fit were open to long-term opportunities.
Lets make circular cool together
Want to be part of the change Send us your motivation and CV and tell us why youre the right person to help BOAS grow. If we see a match well invite you for a trial day to get to know each other.
Because dumping and burning clothes is so last season;-)
Employment Type
Full Time
