Internship Placement Manager

Internship Placement Manager
- Paris

Location:
Paris, France Duration: Full-time Application Deadline: 13th August Start Date: September 2026 Role Objective We're looking for someone who genuinely loves the hunt: who gets a thrill from turning a cold company into a signed partner, and an even bigger thrill from watching that partnership turn into a life-changing internship for a student who's just landed in a new city. As Internship Placement Manager, you'll own placement and business development across Paris; the city is yours to lead. At its heart, this is a placement role: every company you sign exists to give a student a great internship experience, and you'll see that through from first handshake to first day on the job. Your core job is to grow the network further: researching companies, picking up the phone, pitching cold, and converting interest into lasting partnerships that bring ambitious international students into great Paris-based internships. This is a BD-led role at heart, but it's not BD in a vacuum. Once a relationship is won, you'll manage it well: matching students to companies, keeping standards high, and making sure today's new partner becomes next year's loyal one. The differentiator we're hiring for is the front end: the appetite, instinct, and discipline to keep expanding a network where there's real room to grow. The placement coordinator will support you with admin and interview scheduling, so your time stays focused on new business and relationships. Why Absolute Internship? In just over a decade, we’ve grown into a leading name in international education, with hubs in London, Madrid, Tokyo, and Singapore. We partner with world-class companies and universities to deliver international internship experiences that help students grow personally and professionally through global exposure, recognized along the way by The New York Times, BBC, and Bloomberg. We’re more than a program provider. We’re a mission-driven community built around opportunity, belonging, and impact. Alongside our core programs, we’re building a foundation to expand access to education for 500 children worldwide by 2031. Why Work With Us? Most jobs offer a paycheck. Some offer a career.

We offer
the chance to build something bigger than yourself. We’re small but mighty, global yet intimate. Here, your new business wins are visible immediately: every company you sign becomes a real placement for a real student in the same season. Our culture is entrepreneurial and collaborative; we don’t simply maintain systems, we build them, and we solve challenges together. This role comes with genuine room to grow. Strong performers, especially those who prove themselves as BD operators, move into senior placement and regional leadership roles as the business scales internationally. You’ll be backed with structured training, CRM tools, negotiation strategy, and direct mentorship from day one, including close collaboration with our experienced Barcelona-based team.

Key Responsibilities
Own and grow Absolute Internship's company network across Paris, researching prospects, making first contact, and converting cold leads into signed partnerships. Run sustained outbound BD activity, including cold outreach, to bring new companies into the network. Match students to companies for the best outcomes on both sides, and see every placement through to a confident first day. Develop project-based opportunities with new companies during low season, building a pipeline beyond traditional internships. Keep host company standards high, so every placement reflects well on Absolute Internship and the student's experience. Support students through interview prep and placement readiness, with admin support from a placement coordinator. Keep your pipeline and CRM sharp, accurate, and conversion-focused, tracking every stage of your BD funnel. Use the quieter low season to re-engage past partners and build next year's pipeline early. Work closely with Student Experience, Operations, and Regional Leadership to keep everything running smoothly. Who You Are You’re a BD whiz first: someone energised by the chase, resilient through rejection, and disciplined about following up. You don't wait for warm introductions; you comfortably pick up the phone and open new doors. At the same time, you're a genuine people person once the door is open. You can build trust fast, maintain long-term corporate relationships, and care deeply about getting it right for the student on the other end, not just closing the deal. You are organised, commercially minded, adaptable, and excited to champion Absolute Internship’s mission in the French market. Ideal Qualities and Experience Professional

Experience:
3+ years in a BD, sales, recruitment, or account management role with a proven track record of hitting commercial targets and opening new accounts from scratch. Cold Outreach Mastery: Demonstrated comfort and skill with cold outreach, prospecting, and driving the front end of a sales/placement pipeline. Language Proficiency: Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken).

Location:
Based in Paris. Systems & Process Discipline: Experience working with CRM systems and managing pipeline conversion stages effectively. Relationship & Communication

Skills:
Natural ability to build rapport quickly with corporate stakeholders and communicate effectively across multicultural teams. What We Expect A proactive, self-starter mindset with the appetite and discipline to expand an employer network where there is real room to grow. High operational standards to ensure every host company reflects positively on Absolute Internship and delivers a quality student experience. Sharp CRM hygiene and pipeline tracking across all candidate and company interaction stages. Active collaboration with internal teams and regional leadership to align on shared goals. Equal Opportunity Employer Absolute Internship is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, celebrated, and respected. Different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us serve our global community better.