At MBE Worldwide, a proud member of the Fortidia Group of Companies, we believe that talent, expertise, empathy, and ambition drive our success. We base hiring decisions solely on candidate potential, skills, and cultural fit. For our Barcelona office, we are searching for a motivated International Business Developer Intern to join the Worldwide & Development department. In this growth-oriented role, you will support our integral expansion efforts across high-potential target markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and GCC regions while learning the fundamentals of international franchising, cross-border deal execution, and Master Franchise sales.

Key Responsibilities
& Core Tasks: International Market Expansion & Sales Support.
• Lead Qualification & Mapping: Assist in identifying, researching, and mapping prospective franchise partners, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices across Arabic-speaking growth markets.
• Deal Operations Support: Support senior developers across the sales lifecycle by preparing pitch decks, compiling market data, and organizing franchise documentation.
• Funnel & CRM Management: Maintain and update the business development pipeline within the CRM, ensuring data accuracy and timely follow-ups. Franchise Network & Operations Onboarding.
• Market & Financial Analysis: Help gather data on regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, local tax/regulatory frameworks, and unit economics to support pitch customization.
• Onboarding Logistics: Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate smooth onboarding procedures and operational support for new Master Franchisees.
• Brand Compliance: Learn and support the enforcement of MBE strategic guidelines, brand standards, and operational benchmarks across global territories.



Strategic Initiatives & Stakeholder Coordination.
• Cross-Functional Support: Act as a central point of contact between Business Development, Legal, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure aligned deal execution.
• Event Preparation: Assist in organizing logistics and tailored presentation materials for international franchise expos, trade missions, and investor networking events.

Requirements:
• Academic Background: Current student or recent graduate in Business Administration, International Relations, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Career Ambition: A strong ambition to build a long-term career in global business development, corporate expansion, or international franchising.
• Arabic: Native or full professional proficiency (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the Middle East / GCC region.
• English: Fluent professional proficiency (written and spoken).
• Additional Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Italian are considered a plus. Skills & Mindset:
• Analytical Mindset: Basic understanding of business models, financial concepts, and dataset analysis. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office Suite / Google Workspace.
• Commercial Drive: High curiosity, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive attitude toward learning B2B sales dynamics.
• Autonomy & Teamwork:



Ability to work structured and self-organized while collaborating effectively with a multicultural team.

What We Offer
• Career Growth: A dedicated training and mentorship framework designed to convert successful intern performance into a long-term, full-time role.
• Global Exposure: Direct exposure to international business execution and executive-level strategic planning within a global company.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Hybrid working policy (60% office / 40% remote).
• Perks: Competitive intern stipend, and access to a vibrant, international office environment in Barcelona. About Fortidia Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.
A.
- a company headquartered in Italy
- and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing shipping, fulfillment, logistics, marketing and print solutions: Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.
S. and Canada.), World Options, PACK & SEND, PostNet, ParcelValue, Spedingo, GEL Proximity, AlphaGraphics, Kwik Kopy Australia, Multicopy, and Print Speak. In 2024, its platform
- including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries with over 14,000 associates
- served 850,000 business customers worldwide generating €1.45 bln (US$1.65 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue. For more information, visit the Fortidia Group websites: fortidia.com
- mbeglobal.com
- mbe.it
- mbe.es
- mbe.de
- mbefrance.fr
- mbe.pl
- mbe.pt
- mbe.co.uk
- worldoptions.com
- packsend.com.au
- packsend.co.uk
- postnet.com
- parcelvalue.eu
- spedingo.com/en
- gelproximity.com/en
- alphagraphics.com
- kwikkopy.com.au
- multicopy.nl
- printspeak.com -

📌 International Business Developer Intern (Barcelona)
🏢 Mail Boxes Etc. España
📍 Barcelona