Hybrid Intern – Inhouse Consulting & Business Development, Smart Energy

at GreenPocket GmbH

• Job title: Intern – Inhouse Consulting & Business Development, Smart Energy
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Koln, Germany

About the role

• Intern in Business Development at GreenPocket GmbH, a smart energy startup in Cologne. Collaborating with the CEO to advance business strategies and software products with a focus on energy management.

Responsibilities

• You support Business Development by identifying current trends and evaluating them with respect to potential new business models and the company’s future strategic direction.
• You work directly with our CEO on the strategic development of our company and our software products.
• You independently develop use cases, evaluate them, and, for example, examine their impact on the existing business model.
• You independently conduct analyses of market and competitive developments in the energy sector and present your findings directly to the CEO.
• You act as the interface between Product Management, Finance, and Sales.
• You correspond with investors, maintain documentation, and manage the funding round process.

Requirements

• You are a currently enrolled student studying energy economics, business administration, communication sciences, or a comparable field.
• Ideally, you have already gained initial practical experience in strategy or business development through internships (e.g., at a management consultancy or in a strategic department of a corporation or startup).
• In addition to an analytical mindset, you have a systematic and results-oriented way of working.
• You are comfortable contacting external stakeholders or investors by phone.
• You are highly organized and bring a strong sense of proactivity, initiative, and ambition, and you quickly apply acquired knowledge in practice.
• You have very good German and English skills and are proficient in common MS Office applications.

Benefits

• Close collaboration with our CEO and our experienced colleagues from Product Management, Finance, and Sales.
• Startup atmosphere with the opportunity to help shape the green startup scene.
• Continuous learning and expansion of your personal and professional competencies.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Regular team events and table-football breaks in a motivated and friendly team.
• Unlimited coffee and water supplies, plus regular fresh fruit.
• Location with excellent cultural, sports, and transport connections.