Business Development Intern

Commercial Development Intern

The transportation sector must reduce CO2 emissions by 28% by 2030. Commercial fleets, essential for the economy, account for about 10% of Europe's emissions: their electrification is therefore indispensable to meet this target.

In this context, Pelikan develops a leasing coupled with tech: native to electric vehicles, focused on operations. An innovative solution based on digital twin technology and optimization algorithms to provide tailored and profitable leasing solutions, and optimize the productive value of electric vehicles over time.

Guided by two industry experts (Vincent: ex-founder of eMotorWerks, Enel X, Ens Ulm and David: ex-Macquarie, Engie, Polytechnique), our team combines a stimulating tech and business experience.

In a growth perspective, Pelikan has just completed a 4m€ round with funds such as Pale blue dot, Frst and Seedcamp, this strengthens our ambitions after having been selected in 2023 by Techstars and Station F (MooveLab) as one of the most promising companies in the electric mobility sector.

Your Responsibilities:

• Commercial Development: Identify new commercial opportunities and define - then execute - an action plan to convert them.
• Client Acquisition Strategy: Participate in the development and execution of a client acquisition strategy (process, workflow, tools, etc...)
• Support of Founders: Work closely with the founders on daily issues and emergencies.
• Prospecting New Clients: Contribute to the expansion of our client base through, among other things, the development of our CRM and the use of different channels (phone, email, LinkedIn)
• Material Supports: Create external - for clients and prospects (use case or client presentation) - and internal material supports.
• Productivity: Challenge our processes and working methods and propose improvements that allow us to be more efficient.

The Ideal Profile:

We are looking for a commercial development intern with a Bac +4/+5 type business school education, passionate about Tech and ready to invest in the decarbonization of transport.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a taste for challenge and force of proposal.
• Curious, with the will to progress and make us progress.
• Able to work both in a team and manage projects independently.
• Structured, with an analytical mind, you impose high standards on yourself.
• Fluent in English.
• Based in Paris
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.

Bonus:

• Experience in start-up, investment banking or consulting is valued.
• Experience with CRMs like HubSpot.

You don't tick all the boxes but the position interests you? Don't hesitate to apply, we are looking for passionate individuals above all, regardless of their background.

Why Join Us:

• Start-up Experience: Your work will directly and strongly impact the growth of Pelikan, it's an opportunity to learn how to manage and develop a rapidly growing start-up.
• Learn Alongside Experts: Daily interactions with inspiring CEOs and a team of experts available to help you learn and progress quickly alongside them.
• Stimulating Environment: Offices located in the heart of Paris and a diverse, young and ambitious work environment.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote work possible, the internship will mainly take place on-site.

Recruitment Process:

• First interview with one of the team members
• Second/third interview with the founder(s)