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About the Role

Seeking an individual eager to actively shape and scale new business ideas. As an Intern Business Development & Strategy, you will support the analysis of new growth areas, drive strategic initiatives, and implement projects. You will work closely with the founding team and various departments, gaining deep insights into building and scaling a fast-growing education company.

Responsibilities

• Analyze markets, target groups, competitors, and trends to identify growth opportunities and derive recommendations for business development and strategy initiatives.
• Collaborate directly with founders and C-level on projects related to growth, new business areas, customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support the development of new offerings, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies from hypothesis to implementation.
• Assist in testing new target groups, channels, and sales approaches, evaluating market reactions, and developing successful strategies.
• Prepare analyses, business cases, and presentations to help the founding team evaluate new opportunities economically and strategically.
• Support the identification and outreach to potential customers, partners, or relevant stakeholders and build professional relationships.
• Assist in rapidly testing new ideas, offerings, or processes in the market, evaluating results, and defining next steps.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Academies on cross-functional projects, analyses, and presentations.

Requirements

• Interest in startups, education, and digital business models
• Initial experience in relevant areas (e.g., internships, personal projects)
• Proficiency in German
• Ideally proficiency in English

Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Understanding of numbers
• Ability to quickly grasp contexts
• Data-driven decision making
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to present complex matters clearly and convincingly
• Proactive initiative
• Hands-on mentality
• Independent work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Technology affinity
• Proficiency with Analytics and Automation
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Proficiency with Trello
• Proficiency with Notion
• Process optimization through smart solutions

Work Type

• Internship

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Initial experience

Benefits

• Direct insight into venture building and the creation of market-ready business models
• Meaningful work with direct impact on combating skilled labor shortage and opening new career perspectives through education
• Dynamic startup environment with open culture, flat hierarchies, and a focus on personal development
• Individual development opportunities including regular mentoring and personal feedback
• 250 € training budget during the internship
• Creative freedom to contribute ideas to venture building projects
• Access to a strong network of industry leaders and supporters
• Opportunity to join at a pivotal growth phase and shape the future of education

About the Company

• Addresses the structural shortage of skilled workers in Germany by requalifying people.
• Offers digital, state-funded further education to re-skill individuals, strengthen equal opportunities, and impart digital competencies.
• A dynamically growing group of state-recognized digital-first educational institutions focusing on digital professions.
• Qualifies individuals without formal degrees, career changers, job seekers, and employees for in-demand digital roles.
• Programs cover future-relevant fields like Artificial Intelligence, Online Marketing, and Digital Sales.
• Combines EdTech speed and innovation with the reach and credibility of established educational structures.
• Possesses a nationwide infrastructure with hundreds of locations through strategic partnerships.
• Ensures market access, trust, and sustainable scalability in a regulated environment.
• Poised for significant growth with a strong product-market fit, AI-first DNA, and unique market access.

Equal Opportunity

• Decisions are not based on skin color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
• Committed to a safe workplace, free from discrimination and harassment.
• Ensures every individual develops to their full potential without disadvantage.
• Proud of a diverse team and committed to maintaining diversity in all hiring.