Business Development Intern – Mandatory Internship

• Research and identify potential clients in e-commerce, Travel, Fintech and related sectors
• Build and maintain prospect lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and similar tools
• Draft and personalise outreach messages for email and LinkedIn campaigns
• Qualify leads against the ideal customer profile
• Support preparation of proposals, pitch decks and client presentations
• Maintain CRM records and track outreach performance
• Research European markets, competitors and pricing
• Support content activities, including drafting posts and newsletters, building a content calendar, and scheduling publication
• Support the talent pool by maintaining candidate records, organising language and skill data, and helping coordinate screening calls
• Join client calls, take notes, and gradually take on more responsibility
• Follow a structured learning plan covering sales, marketing, recruitment and operations, with weekly one-to-ones with the founder

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme (Business, Marketing, International Management, Communications or similar)
• This internship must be a mandatory part of your study programme; written confirmation from your university is required, including the required duration
• Available for 3–6 months, with 6 months strongly preferred
• Based in Germany for the duration of the internship
• Strong written and spoken English
• German is a significant advantage
• Interest in sales, business development or startups
• Comfortable with research and structured, self-directed work
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel or Google Sheets
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home working setup
• No prior sales experience required
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a 2–3 hour practical assignment before the interview

• Direct mentorship from the founder, with weekly one-to-ones
• Hands-on experience across the full client acquisition cycle, from research to proposal
• Exposure to professional sales tools including LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM and outreach platforms
• A structured learning plan covering sales, marketing, recruitment and operations
• Flexible working hours around your study commitments
• Fully remote within Germany
• A detailed reference letter (Praktikumszeugnis) on completion
• Strong possibility of continuing as a working student or in a paid role, subject to performance