Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Intern - German Speaking (m,f,x)

tozero is Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Committed to accelerating decarbonization and transforming the material life-cycle, we’re actively crafting sustainable recycling solutions for a cleaner and more innovative future. ♻️

What we offer 🔍

Our Business Development Team strategically positions tozero in the market, develops accounts and analyzes market trends to identify potential business opportunities. Here, you'll immerse yourself in the world of battery recycling, learning from the industry's brightest minds while contributing your unique skills and knowledge. If you're eager to seize an unforgettable opportunity, then tozero is the perfect destination for you to thrive and make an impactful difference.

Tasks

📍Your tasks and responsibilites

• You analyze the general market situation, trend developments, competitor landscape, etc. as foundation for all further activities
• Identify and profile suitable customers, recycling companies as well as cooperation partners and their key decision makers
• Prepare communication with external stakeholders and participate in virtual as well as in-person meetings
• Identify, prioritize and execute key improvement potentials on internal processes to elevate day-to-day efficiency
• Help shaping the business development strategy, incl. target customers and suppliers, collaboration models, etc.
• Contribute to ambitious weekly and monthly objectives defined by the company… and jointly celebrate when crushing these goals

Requirements

💡 What you need to succeed

• Experience: You bring in initial work experience in startup, consulting, finance or a similar field. Engineering background is a plus.
• Qualification: You are currently studying as a Bachelor, Master, or MBA student. We are open to applicants from various academic backgrounds.
• Communication: You are fluent in German (!) and English, and possess both the energy and tonality to be respectfully assertive.
• Passion: A genuine passion for our mission and sustainability.
• Analytical Thinking: You have an analytical and strategic approach to given tasks.
• Critical Thinking: You think without being limited to your role and criticize wherever needed.
• Getting sh*t done: You are autonomous and self-motivated, able to tackle different initiatives and adapt to a constantly changing and highly demanding work environment.
• Openness & Growth Mindset: You are open to new ideas and feedback, aiming to improve constantly, because you believe talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others).
• Collaboration: You are an enthusiastic and flexible team player, thriving in an international and diverse working environment.
• Proactivity: You are someone who knows how to prioritize what needs to be done and acquires the necessary resources.

Benefits

At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟

• Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.
• Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.

How to apply

1. Just send us your portfolio (CV is enough). If your profile matches our expectations, we will get back to you with an invitation for a get-to-know call with Martin (People & Culture).
2. In the second round you will work on a small business case and present your results to Zac (Business Development).
3. Lastly, you can meet Sarah, our CEO and Co-Founder, to fully understand the vision of tozero and address remaining questions.

Ideally you are available for a six month internship.