Business Development Intern - France Expansion (Football Teamwear) (All Genders)

Hey!

Imagine amateur football finally had the platform it deserves.
Every weekend, millions of people write their own personal football stories – on pitches, in clubs and on the sidelines. We believe this passion deserves a digital home too.
That's exactly what we're building every single day.

tl;dr

We're looking for someone who wants to win over French amateur football with us - you'll help build our Teamwear market in France from scratch, working side by side with the founders.

Main information

Start: Immediately Location: France (remote) + phases in Cologne Workload: Internship, 6-12 months Team: Teamwear

Is this a match?

The most important basics – so we both know if it could work.
Location: You live in France and work remotely - with regular phases at our office in Cologne (we cover the travel costs). ?Where you're at: You recently finished your studies or are currently still studying - especially great if it's in business or a similar field! Languages: You're a native or fluent French speaker and speak English fluently - German is a plus, but not a must. You know football: French amateur football isn't new to you - you've played, coached or been active in a club, or you're a fan with a real feel for what happens on and off the pitch. Startup spirit: You'd rather shape things than just tick boxes - even when that means figuring stuff out without a finished roadmap.

What you'll do - your playing field

This is how you move our mission forward every day.
You map French amateur football. Leagues, regions, clubs, decision makers and retailers - you find out what makes the market tick. You open doors on the ground. You talk to clubs, retailers and partners and test right away how our offer lands. You turn learnings into clear recommendations. You boil down what you find into insights and recommendations for the founders. You get the first pilots onto the pitch. Together with French clubs, you drive our first projects hands-on. You write our France playbook. You capture everything that works - so we can build on it. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also:
Localise offers, decks and materials into French Take on ad-hoc research and analyses for the founders Represent Prematch at local football events

What you bring to the team

We're not looking for a perfect CV. But you should recognise yourself in these points.
Drive: You get things moving without being asked - and see them through. Own projects: You've built or pushed something on your own before - a club project, an initiative or a side business. Business mindset: Your studies or first jobs have given you a good feel for business. Self-organisation: You love working independently and keep the overview, even remotely. Tools: Google Sheets / Excel, Google Slides / PowerPoint, Notion or similar, AI tools for research and daily work Good to know
We want you to know what this role really looks like from day one.
This isn't a classic internship with set tasks - you'll help build a market from scratch and work largely on your own in France. If that kind of freedom excites you, you're in the right place. Your team is based in Cologne: you work together remotely and meet up on site regularly. That takes a good dose of self-organisation.

Bonus

Not a must – but this'll definitely earn you extra points.
Your own network in French football (clubs, leagues, retailers) Interest in sporting goods or teamwear

The Prematch Setup

We want you to love joining us - and still love being part of the team a long time from now.
Paid internship - At Prematch, you're not just gaining experience - you're getting paid fairly for it. Modern tech setup - We provide the tools and devices you need to be productive. AI-powered work - We use AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently, and provide you with the tools you need to make the most of AI in your day-to-day work. 27 vacation days per year - For your rest and to recharge. Plus special arrangements if you’re a parent, so you can better balance family and relaxation. Remote work - You work remotely from France and join us in Cologne for regular on-site phases - we cover the travel costs. Three cool offices in Cologne, Berlin, and London - true startup vibes to work and grow together. Want to visit another office? We support that too! Remote, even from afar - Whether it’s a week of sunshine abroad or a few days with family - we allow flexible work from outside your usual location. Team events at our locations - Whether after work in Cologne, Berlin, or London: we regularly bring teams together to connect and grow stronger. Offsites with the whole team - Four days out of the daily grind with the entire team: trips, brainstorming, onsite collaboration, and real team spirit.

Still here? Sounds like a pretty good match.

If you've made it this far, we hope we've managed to show you one thing: how we work, what we believe in and why this role at PREMATCH is something special.
Maybe this is exactly the moment you've been waiting for: a team that thinks big, a vision that actually moves things and the chance to help reshape amateur football digitally – together with us.

Now it's your turn.
Hit Apply now and upload your CV - that’s all we need to get started. Tell us a bit more about yourself in our short application form - and you’re in the game!