Laboratoires Paris Dôme - Ouest de Paris

Laboratoires Paris Dôme - Ouest de Paris

Business Development Intern – Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing 6-Month Internship | Near Rambouillet (78) | On-site About the Role Paris Dôme is a cosmetic contract manufacturer (façonnier) based near Rambouillet, in the Yvelines region. We formulate and produce skincare products for French and international brands, with a presence across more than 15 countries. Our clients range from emerging independent labels to established names seeking a trusted, high-quality manufacturing partner. This is a hands-on, high-impact internship where you will work directly alongside the CEO. As his right-hand person for six months, you will be embedded in the day-to-day reality of running a growing industrial SME — sitting in on client meetings, contributing to commercial strategy, and taking real ownership of business development activity. This is not a back-office role. You will be visible, active, and trusted from day one. The internship is set to begin in early September and runs for six months. Responsibilities Your time will be structured across three core areas: Prospecting (approx. 50% of your time) Work from an already-qualified client database to identify and approach new prospects Conduct outreach campaigns targeting brands and distributors in France and internationally Qualify leads and manage initial contact to build a healthy pipeline Sales & Client Development (approx. 35% of your time) Prepare commercial quotations, pricing proposals, and tender responses Attend prospect and client meetings alongside the CEO Manage follow-up with export clients, ensuring responsiveness and relationship continuity Contribute to the preparation of commercial presentations and pitch materials Pipeline Management & Strategic Support (approx. 15% of your time) Maintain and update the CRM and commercial pipeline Produce regular reporting on business development activity and results Contribute to strategic discussions on market positioning, targeting, and growth priorities Assist with any cross-functional projects relevant to the company's development What You Will Gain This internship offers a genuinely rare learning experience: A deep, practical understanding of industrial cost structures and pricing in the cosmetics manufacturing sector Real exposure to B2B negotiation at every stage of the commercial cycle An insider view of how a growing industrial SME is managed and led Hands-on experience with AI tools already integrated into daily workflows — a genuine plus in today's commercial environment Direct mentorship from a founder-CEO with both production and client-facing expertise Requirements We are looking for a student or gap-year candidate who is genuinely motivated by sales and business development — not just looking for a line on their CV. Currently enrolled in a Master 1, Master 2, or taking a gap year (année de césure) Background in a business school, general engineering school, or university (commerce, management, marketing, or related fields) A real appetite for sales and client contact — you enjoy speaking with people and building relationships Comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy in a small-company environment Curious about and comfortable with AI tools and their practical applications in business Organised, rigorous, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously English is a plus given the international client portfolio; additional languages welcome Why Join Paris Dôme Work directly with the company's founder and CEO — real responsibility, real impact Experience the full commercial cycle of an industrial business, from lead generation to signed contract Be part of a team operating at the intersection of French cosmetic expertise and international markets A collaborative, no-nonsense environment where initiative is valued and rewarded Competitive internship compensation in line with profile and experience