Business Development

Location:
Barcelona, Spain (On-site) Languages: Native or bilingual Italian and fluent Spanish About Vetland Vetland is a growing company operating in the veterinary sector. As part of our international growth strategy, we are looking for an ambitious and curious intern to join a strategic project focused on understanding the Italian veterinary and pet insurance market. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO and gain hands-on experience in market research, business development and competitive analysis within a rapidly evolving industry. Your Mision You will support Vetland in developing a deep understanding of the Italian veterinary ecosystem, helping identify market opportunities, key industry players, emerging trends and potential business partnerships. Your work will contribute directly to strategic decision-making and future growth initiatives in Italy. What will you do Research the Italian veterinary landscape, identifying leading veterinary groups, hospitals, clinics and multi-site networks across cities such as Milan, Rome, Turin and Bologna. Analyse how veterinary operators position themselves in the market, including their services, specialties, geographic coverage, business models and value propositions. Participate in comparative studies of veterinary providers, identifying differences between independent practices, corporate groups and referral hospitals, working alongside the CEO. Gather and analyse information on service offerings, pricing structures and market trends to better understand the dynamics of the Italian veterinary sector. Research the pet insurance market in Italy, identifying insurance companies, brokers, assistance providers and other relevant stakeholders. Assess how insurance companies and veterinary clinics collaborate and identify different partnership models within the market. Build and maintain databases containing market intelligence, strategic contacts, veterinary groups, clinics, insurers and potential partners. Support the identification of new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the veterinary and pet insurance sectors. Monitor industry developments, innovations and emerging business models related to animal healthcare and pet insurance. Prepare reports, presentations and market summaries for the management team. Present findings and project updates regularly to the CEO and senior management team. Who We Are Looking For: Final-year Bachelor's or Master's student in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, International Business, International Relations, Law or a related field. Native or bilingual Italian speaker. Strong command of English. Eligible to sign a university internship agreement with a university or business school based in Barcelona. Strong interest in market research, business development and international growth projects. Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Proactive, curious and eager to learn. Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 tools.

What We Offer
The opportunity to work directly with the CEO on a strategic international project. Real exposure to business development and market intelligence activities. A hands-on learning experience within the veterinary and pet insurance sectors. Visibility and responsibility from day one. The chance to contribute to decisions that may shape Vetland's future growth in Italy. A dynamic, collaborative and international working environment based in Barcelona. If you are an Italian-speaking student currently studying in Barcelona and want to gain real-world experience in market research and business development, we would love to hear from you.