Venture Development Intern

trawa; Berlin; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meal vouchers

150 EUR personal productivity budget

Urban Sports Club membership

Flexible working hours

30 vacation days

Job summary

A fast-growing energy startup is looking for a Venture Development Intern to actively contribute to operations, sales, and market research initiatives. This role requires advanced students or recent graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and willingness to take ownership. The internship offers a collaborative work environment with flexible hours and significant influence on the company's success in decarbonizing industry. Don't hesitate to apply if you're passionate about driving positive change in energy management.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic achievements are essential.
• First practical experience in a dynamic startup is a strong plus.
• Motivated and eager to take real responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily operations and assist in keeping the business running smoothly.
• Support sales and marketing activities to drive growth.
• Conduct market research to inform product strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership on various projects.
• Lead your own initiatives and take ownership of projects.
• Contribute to recruitment and organizational development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Clear communication in German and English

German & English communication

Education

Advanced Bachelor’s or Master’s student

Job description

Location

Berlin HQ

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Venture Development

Venture Development Intern

Intern / Student, Full-time · Berlin (HQ)

Our mission for you

Help shape the future of energy with us!

As a Venture Development Intern, you’ll play a key role in building trawa across all core areas. We are hiring on a rolling basis, minimum duration is 3 months.

Experience what it means to build a fast-growing startup:

• Drive daily operations. You take on hands‑on operational tasks and help keep our business running smoothly across all core areas.

• Support sales and marketing. You assist in planning, preparing, and executing sales and marketing activities to drive growth.

• Conduct market research. You analyze markets, identify trends, and generate insights to inform product development and go‑to‑market strategies.

• Collaborate with leadership. You work closely with the CEO and COO on customer projects, investor relations, and the design of operational processes and systems.

• Lead your own initiatives. You take ownership of projects, drive them forward independently, and are responsible for their success.

• Contribute to recruiting and organizational development. You help shape our company culture, support recruitment processes, and gain exposure to organizational growth.

Who we are looking for

Standout candidates who want to grow with us:

• Advanced Bachelor’s student, in your gap year, Master’s student, or recent graduate with outstanding academic achievements.

• You have a strong track record – analytical skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and a high degree of independence set you apart.

• You’re highly motivated, hands‑on, and eager to take real responsibility.

• First practical experience in a dynamic startup, top‑tier strategy consultancy, or investment banking is a strong plus.

• You communicate clearly and effectively – both in German and English.

Why us?

• Your impact: You take on responsibility in our dynamic team and actively shape innovative products that drive the energy transition and contribute to the decarbonization of industry. Your work has a direct influence and you can be proud of your results.

• Flexible working: In our beautiful office, we foster a vibrant company culture where we love to work together. Home office is also an option. With flexible working hours and 30 vacation days, we support your work‑life balance.

• Attractive benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive meal vouchers, 150 EUR personal productivity budget and an Urban Sports Club membership.

• Diversity & inclusion: Everyone is welcome at trawa! We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We actively encourage people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, and physical or neurodiverse abilities to apply.

• Application process: You’ll receive feedback within a week. The process includes interviews, a practical challenge, and conversations with our team.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role and our mission, we want to hear from you!

About us

trawa is a fast‑growing energy start‑up that is revolutionizing the way businesses procure and manage their energy consumption and costs. Our mission is to make sustainable energy accessible and affordable for every business. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to our shared success.