The challenge

Standing out in a crowded consumer market is difficult for many businesses. That’s why Design2Gather develops unique, ready-to-launch brands and products and others sales exclusivity per territory to distributors worldwide.

As we expand into new territories, we reach out to potential new distribution partners through targeted lead-generation campaigns on Instagram and Facebook. This internship focuses on business expansion, following a practical cycle: Research markets → Launch campaigns → Follow up leads → Validate assumptions → Improve market selection.

The internship

This internship is split into two complementary tracks:

1.  Research: Identify and evaluate new countries where our brands could be launched, using a clear set of criteria we provide.
2. Sales / Validation: Follow up on leads generated through our online campaigns to validate whether your research assumptions match real market demand, and to build a clear understanding of the target group and distributor needs.

What’s in it for you?

• Internship in Shanghai and working with a truly international team (China, the Netherlands, and Colombia)
• Real responsibility and direct impact: your research is tested in the market immediately
• Hands-on experience in business development, market selection, lead qualification, and go-to-market validation
• Exposure to product development, branding, and mass production in China

What you will do

1. Market research & selection

• Conduct enhanced desk research on potential countries using multiple business indicators (e.g., purchasing power, product-market fit, import rules and regulations, etc.)
• Define and shortlist potential countries/regions for expansion
• Evaluate markets using our criteria framework (scoring + clear rationale)
• Create practical market scorecards for shortlisted countries, including opportunities, risks, and a go/no-go recommendation

2. Lead follow-up & real-world validation

• Follow up inbound leads from Instagram/Facebook campaigns via phone and email
• Qualify prospects: are they a fit as an (exclusive) distribution partner?
• Set appointments for distributor presentations led by our team (you can join the meetings to gain additional insights)
• Translate learnings into clear conclusions to refine market assumptions and improve the research model Deliverables
• A structured go/no-go recommendation per market, including next steps (who to target, what product, what campaign angle)
• A weekly overview of the leads you contacted, the meetings you scheduled, and the key insights you gained

Who we are looking for

• International Business student (or related field)
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication
• Comfortable calling prospects and asking questions
• Proactive, structured, and able to work independently
• Professional working proficiency in English
• French-speaking (spoken and written)

About Design2Gather

Design2Gather is an international product design and production management company with offices in China, the Netherlands, and Colombia. For over 12 years, our team of designers and engineers has been creating distinctive consumer products with strong brand identities and managing the complete mass production process. We build and launch consumer brands and work with exclusive distribution partners worldwide to bring these products to market.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short motivation to shanghai@beneluxchamber.org. Include your availability (start date and internship duration) and your current study program.