Intern Venture Development (m/w/d)

Smalt; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 13.392 - 20.088; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Deutschlandticket

Urban Sports Club Membership

Direct exposure to Smalt's founders

Zusammenfassung

Smalt in Berlin is looking for a Venture Development Intern (m/f/d) to connect Product, Operations, and Growth. The intern will set up automations, conduct market research, and develop internal processes. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a high-growth startup while working closely with leadership teams. The internship offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment, aiming for enthusiastic candidates currently studying relevant fields, fluent in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen.

Aufgaben

• Set up integrations and automations to streamline internal processes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Fluent in German and English

Ausbildung

Currently studying business, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Make

Zapier

n8n

Attio

Aircall

Jobbeschreibung

Your Impact:

As a Venture Development Intern (m/f/d) at Smalt, you’ll connect the dots between Product, Operations, and Growth. You’ll help design the systems, automations, and playbooks that enable Smalt – and our network of Meister-led craft partners – to scale efficiently.

You’ll gain first-hand exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a high-growth startup, working side by side with our leadership team to drive operational excellence and product innovation.

As Intern Venture Developer, you will:

• Set up integrations and automations (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Smalt tech) to streamline internal processes
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy decisions
• Develop and document SOPs and playbooks for our internal backoffice teams
• Support partner onboarding workshops and create structured materials for our training library
• Maintain and update key financial and operational models (basic P&L and forecasting inputs)
• Help structure our product management process: collect feature ideas, support PRD creation, and manage prioritization
• Build a scalable template library for partner app questionnaires
• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff team on ad-hoc strategic projects across Product, Operations, and Growth

What Makes You a Great Fit:

Experience & Skills:

• Currently studying business, engineering, computer science, or a related field – ideally at a top university
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy, curious, and excited to experiment with AI tools (Make, Zapier, n8n, Attio, Aircall, 11x, Telli, etc.)
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable figuring things out independently
• Fluent in German and English, with empathy for craftsmen and small business owners
• (Bonus) Previous internship experience in tech, consulting or venture capital

Mindset & Working Style:

• Entrepreneurial: You take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments
• Systems thinker: You bring order to chaos and document processes clearly
• Curious: You enjoy exploring tools, data, and automation to create scalable solutions
• Collaborative: You communicate openly and enjoy working cross-functionally with diverse teams

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Direct exposure to Smalt’s founders and Chiefs of Staff - learn from experienced operators and investors
• Competitive internship compensation
• Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports ClubMembership
• Steep learning curve at the intersection of tech, product, and operations
• Hybrid work setup (Berlin preferred)
• Flat hierarchies, fast feedback, and a supportive, ambitious team
• Real ownership and impactful projects from day one

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Location: Berlin (hybrid)
• Compensation: Competitive internship salary