Partnership Program Manager Internship (Randstad-Based)

FlavorScale is seeking a Partnership Program Manager Intern to lead our boots-on-the-ground expansion in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. We are on a mission to secure 1,000+ partnerships by the end of the summer, specifically targeting the trendiest eateries, hidden-gem cafes, and must-visit restaurants across the city.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will work directly with the CEO to bridge the gap between our digital platform and the physical streets of Amsterdam.

Who You Are

• The Social Butterfly: You are a natural connector. You don't just "network"—you build genuine relationships. You’re the person who knows the owner of the local coffee spot and the waiter at the new pop-up.

• Food Culture Obsessive: You live for the Amsterdam food scene. You’re the first to know when a new bakery opens in Noord or a wine bar trends in West.

• Content Intuition: You have an eye for what looks good on a screen. You can spot a "trending vibe" from a mile away and know exactly which places will drive Gen Z user engagement.

• High Agency: You don't wait for a task list. You see a busy terrace and think, "They should be on FlavorScale," and you make it happen.

• Background: Ideally studying Hospitality Management, Business (Development), Marketing, or Communications.

Your Daily Mission

• Direct Field Onboarding: Spend your days in the city with the CEO, visiting potential partners, pitching the FlavorScale vision, and physically onboarding them onto the platform.

• Trend Scanning: Use social media (TikTok/Instagram) and your local network to identify the "Top 100" priority spots that FlavorScale must have to win the Amsterdam market.

• The Influencer Bridge: Identify local food creators and influencers, reach out to them, and facilitate their early adoption of the app to create a community ripple effect.

• Account Management: Act as the first point of contact for our partners, ensuring they understand how we capture the "Full-Flow" data they’ve been missing.

• Strategic Input: Participate in weekly syncs to report on merchant pain points, helping us refine our B2B value proposition before the 2026 Q3 funding round.

The Opportunity

This is an unpaid internship that offers a "Masterclass" in startup scaling and business development. While we cannot promise specific timelines or positions—as our key hires depend on 2026/2027 investment cycles and board decisions—this role is designed to be a talent pipeline. Successful interns who prove their value on the streets of Amsterdam will be top-of-mind for strategic roles as the company levels up.

Specific Skillset Requirements

• Local Residency: You must live in or very close to Amsterdam.

• Language: Fluent in English (essential for speaking with local business owners). Dutch or another European language is a Plus.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal skills. You need to be as comfortable talking to a Michelin-star chef as you are to a Gen Z TikToker.

• Resilience: Sales and partnerships require a "thick skin." You view a "No" as just a "Not yet."