Description
Summary:
This internship offers a comprehensive overview of a growing company, combining diverse tasks in logistics, business development, and marketing.
Highlights:
1. Supporting the founder on diverse assignments
2. Business development and communication
3. Dynamic and collaborative environment
**INTERNSHIP OFFERING – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP**
**Location:** Lisbon, Portugal
**Start Date:** From June/July 2026
**Duration:** 4 to 6 months – Internship covered by an official agreement
**About PAF Factory Design**
PAF Factory Design is a young company founded in 2020, specializing in the design and manufacturing of artisanal, responsible, and sustainable furniture. Our mission: to combine design, ethics, sustainability, and artisanal excellence. We collaborate with workshops and artisans in Portugal and France, and work on rapidly expanding international projects.
**Internship Objective**
You will support the founder in managing logistics operations, business development, and communication. This internship will provide you with a holistic view of a growing company and enable you to undertake diverse assignments at the intersection of supply chain, business development, and marketing.
**Key Responsibilities**
**1\. Logistics & Operations**
* Plan deliveries and pickups between workshops, partners, and clients
* Update logistics tracking spreadsheets
* Coordinate shipments with carriers (France, Portugal, others)
* Manage shipping documentation and ensure accurate communication of delivery timelines
* Assist with return management and quality follow-up
* Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for continuous improvement
* Create product technical sheets to facilitate order preparation and shipping
**2\. Business Development**
* Contribute to growth strategy: B2B prospecting, client follow-up
* Identify and develop new partnerships
* Support preparation for meetings and professional events
* Develop presentations and commercial support materials
**3\. Communication & Marketing**
* Manage and optimize social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
* Draft content (newsletters, social media posts, website updates)
* Participate in search engine optimization (SEO) and online visibility enhancement
* Create or adapt visual materials (catalogs, presentations, prospecting tools)
**Candidate Profile**
* Student enrolled in a business school, logistics, management, communications, or design program (minimum Bachelor’s degree +3 level)
* Solid understanding of logistics flows and operational challenges
* Proficient with office software (Excel, Google Sheets), creative tools (Canva, Adobe Suite or equivalent), and social media platforms
* Analytical mindset, rigorous, organized, with strong prioritization skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills, autonomy, and enthusiasm for entrepreneurial environments
**Languages**
* Fluent French (spoken and written)
* Professional English required
* Portuguese appreciated but not mandatory
**Working Conditions**
* Internship covered by an official agreement in Lisbon, within a dynamic and collaborative environment
* Direct collaboration with the founder and production partners
* Stipend according to official agreement (based on profile and duration)
**Application**
Send your CV and a motivation letter to:
**commercial@paffactory.com** (Subject: *Application for Business & Logistics Internship – 2026*)
Job Type: Internship
Compensation: €400.00 per month
Work Location: On-site