Business Development Intern

theInterna; Berlin; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

theInterna is seeking a confident Go-to-Market intern to grow our German market. Based in Berlin, you will research target markets, initiate outbound outreach, qualify prospects, and support onboarding for new customers.

You’ll work 20 hours per week in a fast-paced startup, with hands-on responsibility from day one and direct collaboration with the leadership team while gaining exposure to the full B2B SaaS journey.

Qualifications

• Native-level German (C2) is required.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence with phone outreach.
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution skills.
• Genuine interest in AI, startups and digital business.
• Willingness to work regularly from the Berlin office.

Responsibilities

• Research target markets, identify property management companies and decision-makers.
• Run outbound campaigns via phone, email and LinkedIn including cold calls.
• Qualify prospects, schedule product demos, and support the sales process.
• Manage the sales pipeline and maintain CRM records.
• Support discovery calls, product demos, pilot projects and onboarding.
• Gather customer feedback to inform GTM strategy.

Skills

German language (C2)

Communication skills

Independent worker

Entrepreneurial mindset

Interest in AI/startups

Willing to Berlin office

Education

Currently studying business/real estate/tech or related field

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing startup building an AI operating system for residential real estate in Europe. Its AI agents help property managers and landlords answer calls, qualify tenants, and coordinate viewings.

The company is looking for a confident communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset to join its Go-to-Market team and help drive growth across the German market.

Responsibilities

• Research target markets, identify property management companies, and find key decision-makers.
• Run outbound campaigns via phone, email, and LinkedIn, including cold calling and lead generation.
• Qualify prospects, schedule product demos, and support the sales process.
• Manage the sales pipeline and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Support discovery calls, product demos, pilot projects, and customer onboarding.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to inform product development and go-to-market strategy.

Profile

• Native-level German (C2).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence with phone calls and cold outreach.
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution skills.
• Genuine interest in AI, startups, and digital business.
• Willingness to work regularly from the Berlin office.

Nice to have:

• Experience in sales, business development, or customer success.
• Familiarity with CRM tools.
• Interest in PropTech or B2B SaaS.
• Previous startup experience.
• Studying business, real estate, technology, communications, or a related field.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct collaboration with the leadership team.
• Real responsibility from day one.
• Hands-on experience across the full B2B SaaS customer journey.
• A steep learning curve in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Working Hours: 20 hours per week
• Start Date: Immediately
• Language Requirement: Native or fluent German (C2)
• Remuneration: €14 per hour, plus a performance-based bonus of up to €250 per month