Business Development Internship

What you\’ll doHW Gründerkapital supports bold tradespeople in building the next generation of successful companies – through operational excellence, entrepreneurial sparring, and targeted customer acquisition.A lot has happened in the past few weeks: new partnerships, full order books, rapid growth – in short: our model works, and it works faster than expected.Now is the perfect time to jump in: Starting in September, we\’re looking for an intern or working student in Sales & Business Development who wants to be part of this momentum – strategically, operationally, and right at the heart of building something new.ResponsibilitiesYou\’ll be part of our core team, working directly with the founders, management, and partner companies. This isn\’t about just assisting – you\’ll take real ownership and actively help shape things:Onboarding: You\’ll help new partner businesses get started and ensure they\’re ready to launch operationallyLead Generation & Execution: You\’ll develop customer acquisition strategies, manage service providers, and implement projects with our partnersSales Sparring: You\’ll be the go-to person for our partners when it comes to sales, growth, and executionImproving Structures: You\’ll help us analyze and improve processes, tools, and workflows – hands-on and with an entrepreneurial mindsetWhy you should joinYou\’ll shape real growth – in an environment where new opportunities arise dailyYou\’ll take on responsibility from day one – managing your own partner businesses and helping drive their successYou\’ll experience how a craft business is built from the ground up – you\’ll be there from the start, learning everything involved and actively helping shape itYou\’ll get sparring and perspective: personal coaching, honest feedback – and, if there\’s a good fit, the option for a permanent positionWhat you bringFluent German (C2 level) – you\’ll be communicating directly with our partner companiesYou\’re open-minded, structured, pragmatic – and curious to understand how things really workYou\’re excited about entrepreneurial work, real customer contact, and visible resultsPrevious experience in sales, marketing, or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not a mustWhat we offerHWG Sales Academy: Access to our new Sales Academy with regular input on best practices in sales for the skilled trades – from cold calling and objection handling to structured sales follow-upsIndividual coaching: Ongoing 1:1 mentoring from experienced sales leads, focused on your personal and professional growthPeer learning & exchange: Join regular group sessions on specific sales topics together with other sales talents from the HWG networkReal responsibility from day one – no shadowing, no busyworkOpportunity to transition into a full-time role if there\’s a strong mutual fitA fast-paced startup environment where you\’ll learn by doing and contribute directlySubsidized Wellpass membership for your mental and physical well-beingFlexible working hours and a centrally located office in MunichDirect access to experienced operators and our angel investor networkApply now and let\’s build something real – together.