Venture Development - Intern

autarc GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to choose equipment

Annual team retreat

Dance or Deutschland Ticket mobility

Urban Sports Club for fitness

Regular team events, lunches and more

Job summary

autarc GmbH in Berlin-Mitte is seeking a hands-on product manager to own early product management and cross-team execution for new initiatives.

You will dive into new topics, speak with customers daily, and drive launches in close collaboration with co-founders and teams.

This on-site role requires German C2 and English fluency, and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a strong university; entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in English and C2 German (required).
• Experience in a startup environment (or similarly fast-paced setting).
• Hands-on: you execute, not just coordinate.
• Curious about how tech, operations, and business strategy come together in high-growth companies.
• Structured thinker who’s not afraid to get into details, run the numbers, and execute fast.
• Based in Berlin and willing to work on-site (office in Mitte) for min. 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Own early product management and cross-team execution for new initiatives.
• Dive quickly into new topics, markets, and customer problems.
• Hands-on drive the launch of new digital products and services.
• Talk to customers daily to uncover pain points and upsell new products and features.
• Support go-to-market execution with sales decks, presentations, and customer-facing materials.
• Work closely with Product and Design to translate market/customer requirements into concrete product improvements and launch assets.

Skills

English fluency

German C2

Startup experience

Hands-on

Analytical thinking

Structured thinking

English language

Education

University degree

Job description

About Us

Founded in Berlin, autarc is a ~80-person start-up that graduated from Y Combinator in San Francisco. Our team spans Sales, Tech, and Operations. We build software that helps energy installers plan, sell, and deliver home electrification projects faster and with higher quality.

Your Impact

Are you excited to work on strategic projects that accelerate the energy transition?

If you're excited about green-tech, cross-functional projects, and exploring scalable solutions, join us and make an impact.

You will work closely with the co-founder, our Venture Development Lead whilst collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Tech to drive new initiatives from idea to launch. This role is built for someone who likes ownership, moves fast, and learns directly from customers.

Please note: This position is on-site in Berlin (Mitte) and C2-level proficiency in German is required.

What you'll do

• Own early product management and cross-team execution for new initiatives: shape value propositions, define MVPs, prioritize features, align stakeholders, and coordinate Sales, Marketing, and Tech for fast, smooth launches

• Dive quickly into new topics, markets, and customer problems, building a deep understanding through frequent, direct customer conversations

• Hands-on drive the launch of new digital products and services - from first idea to market rollout - working closely with the co-founders and team

• Talk to customers daily to uncover pain points, validate solutions, and actively promote, position, and upsell new products and features while iterating based on real-world feedback

• Support go-to-market execution with sales decks, presentations, and customer-facing materials, and help the team communicate new value clearly

• Work closely with Product and Design to translate market/customer requirements into concrete product improvements and launch assets

What you bring

• Graduated from a strong university; entrepreneurial mindset

• Fluent in English andC2 German (required)

• Experience in a startup environment (or similarly fast-paced setting)

• Hands-on: you execute, not just coordinate

• Curious about how tech, operations, and business strategy come together in high-growth companies

• Structured thinker who’s not afraid to get into details, run the numbers, and execute fast

• Based in Berlin and willing to work on-site (office in Mitte) for min. 5 months

What we offer

• Freedom to choose your own equipment
• An annual team retreat
• The choice between Dance or Deutschland Ticket for mobility
• Urban Sports Club for fitness
• Regular team events, lunches and activities

Next steps

If your application is successful, you will participate in the following:

• Screening call with Venture Deveopment Lead
• Culture fit call with Thies (Co-Founder)
• Take home case study (approx. 1 hour)
• Final on-site interview with the team