Business Development Executive (f/m/d) - Mandatory 6 Month Unpaid Internship
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Job description
A six-month mandatory university internship as a Business Development Executive at Awtomated in Berlin, focused on B2B SaaS sales for the language services industry. The intern supports lead generation, outbound outreach, CRM pipeline management, and market research.
At a glance
- Employment
- Internship
- Work mode
- On-site · Berlin, Germany
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Research and identify potential customers within the language services industry.
- Build and maintain targeted prospect lists across different international markets.
- Identify relevant decision-makers, including founders, CEOs, and operations managers.
- Use LinkedIn, Apollo, and other prospecting tools to find and qualify leads.
- Conduct outbound prospecting through personalized emails, LinkedIn messages, and calls.
- Develop and execute structured outreach campaigns to generate qualified opportunities.
- Follow up with prospects and maintain ongoing communication.
- Understand potential customers' business needs and identify opportunities where Awtomated can provide value.
- Schedule product demos with interested prospects.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect information in HubSpot.
- Track outreach activities, conversations, and follow-up tasks.
- Monitor lead progression through the sales pipeline.
- Help improve sales processes, outreach messaging, and prospecting strategies.
- Participate in product demos and prospect meetings.
- Support the preparation of sales materials, proposals, and follow-up communications.
- Research competitors, market trends, and opportunities within the language technology industry.
- Collaborate with marketing to align lead generation and outreach activities.
What we're looking for
- Currently enrolled at a university in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Able to provide official university documentation confirming a mandatory internship.
- Available for a full-time, six-month internship at our Berlin office, Monday to Friday.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable communicating with professionals and business decision-makers.
- Proactive, organized, and results-oriented.
- Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Genuine interest in B2B sales, SaaS, and business development.
Nice to have
- Previous practical experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or a similar field.
- Familiarity with CRM systems such as HubSpot.
- Experience with Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar prospecting tools.
- Experience with cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, or outbound sales campaigns.
- Understanding of B2B sales processes and lead qualification.
- Additional languages, particularly German or Spanish, are an advantage.
Benefits
Potential consideration for future employment opportunities, depending on company needs and performance, without any guarantee of employment.
- Practical experience in B2B SaaS sales and international business development.
- Direct involvement in prospecting, outreach campaigns, and customer conversations.
- Hands-on experience with sales tools such as HubSpot and Apollo.
- The opportunity to work closely with the founding team.
- Exposure to the language technology industry and a growing software company.
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and take responsibility for projects.
- Internship certificate and reference letter upon successful completion.
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About Awtomated
Language Business Operating System (LBOS) for Language Service Providers (LSPs)
Awtomated is a Berlin-based technology company developing a Language Business Operating System (LBOS) for Language Service Providers (LSPs). Our platform brings together CRM, project management, vendor management, finance, translation tools, and client and vendor portals into one connected system. We help language service companies simplify their operations, reduce manual work, and manage their businesses more efficiently.
Key facts
- Berlin, Germany
- Language technology / B2B SaaS
- Berlin-based technology company
- Develops a Language Business Operating System (LBOS) for Language Service Providers (LSPs)
- Platform combines CRM, project management, vendor management, finance, translation tools, and client and vendor portals