Growth & Innovation Intern - Italian & Spanish Markets - Barcelona

Join us at a pivotal moment!

Ten years ago, we set out to simplify our customers' lives by offering an innovative platform to manage, subscribe to, and switch contracts seamlessly. Since then, we've supported over 2 millions customers in France, Spain, and Italy, growing into a leading European scale-up with 900+ employees across three locations.

As we continue expanding, we're looking for a Growth & Innovation Intern for 6 months to join the Lab team to play a key role in shaping our Spanish and Italian operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment and love taking on challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the lab :

The Lab is the innovation department within papernest operations. We generate new idead, refine initiatives from toher departments, and provide a trustworthy environment to test and experiment new projects. Our approach is lean : we validate concepts with minimal resources, iterate rapidly, and support scaling successful initiatives. our goal is to push the boundaries of operations, making every process more efficient and impactful.

Your responsibilities :

• You'll support our Spanish market's existing Lab operations while building our Italian market Lab from the ground up.
• In Spain, you'll help refine current Lab processes and give support on on-going projects.
• In Italy, you'll take on an exciting challenge: structuring the Lab operations from scratch, onboarding a new Lab team, and defining methodologies to establish a strong foundation for rapid growth.
• Your role will be highly strategic and hands-on. You'll experiment, iterate, and optimize operations to drive sustainable growth. You'll have the opportunity to test bold ideas, propose new initiatives, and be a key player in shaping the future of both Italian and Spain markets.

• Your key points of contact will be Joan (Lab Operations Project Manager for Spain & Italy) and Daniele (Operations Manager Italy).

What you'll do :

• Lead & Execute: Drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring efficient, high-quality execution.
• Innovate & Experiment: You'll test new processes, propose strategic initiatives, and optimize operations through hands-on experimentation.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product, data, marketing, sales, and operations teams to align efforts and maximize impact.
• Scale & Optimize: Identify successful initiatives and replicate them for sustainable growth.
• Analyze & Learn: Track key metrics, measure success, and continuously refine processes based on data-driven insights.

What we are looking for :

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: You're excited about launching something from scratch, testing bold ideas, and iterating quickly.
• Resilience & Adaptability: You embrace challenges, see failures as learning opportunities, and keep pushing forward.
• Action-Oriented: You transform ideas into tangible outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Communication: You're a team player who knows how to engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical & Structured Thinking: You leverage data to make informed decisions and optimize performance.
• Fluent in Italian & English (Spanish is a plus)

What we offer :

Evolve in an international and inclusive environment: everyone has a place at papernest, and with more than 46 different nationalities, it's not uncommon here to start a sentence in English and finish it en français o en español ¡

Compensation & partnerships: your talent deserves to be rewarded! Enjoy a competitive compensation for your internship. We value every contribution and are committed to offering attractive remuneration for your efforts and dedication. Also, with your papernest badge, you will have access to various partner services (restaurants, wellness centers, mobility...).

Meals: a healthy and balanced breakfast is offered every Tuesday!

Career Development: at our company, interns are not just "photocopy-coffee" assistants! As a full-fledged team member, you're here to learn, but also to share your ideas and implement projects. You'll be supported throughout your journey to maximize your skills and prepare for your future.

Remote Work: enjoy 1 day of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.

Hiring process:

• First Call with Eva , Talent Acquisition (30 min) ;
• Interview with Joan & Daniele (45 min) ;
• Business Case ;
• Business Case Presentation to Joan, Daniele & Isalyne (Head of Operations Spain & Italy).

Interested in this challenge?

Then don't hesitate any longer; we look forward to meeting you! Regardless of your age, gender, background, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, you have a place with us. Our selection processes are designed to be inclusive, and our work environment is adapted for everyone.

We particularly encourage applications from women. Even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria outlined in this job posting, know that every application is valuable. We firmly believe that diverse and varied backgrounds enrich our team. We will carefully consider your application, as parity and diversity are essential assets for our success.

Department Operations Locations Barcelona Remote status Hybrid