Intern Business Development (m/f/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · Hamburg

Your mission
We are seeking a motivated and driven Business Development Intern to join our fast-growing biotech startup in September 2024 for 6 months in Hamburg. This position offers the opportunity to drive strategic partnerships, expand market reach, and support overall business growth initiatives.
  • Create models to evaluate business opportunities and provide recommendations based on data.
  • Assist in creating sales presentations and proposals tailored to potential customers' needs.
  • Conduct and analyze market research with industry experts and stakeholders to map market entry barriers, government subsidies, and competitive dynamics in a given market.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and customer satisfaction.
  • Assist in tracking customer feedback and provide timely updates to the relevant teams.
  • Participate in customer outreach activities to understand their needs and requests, providing support when necessary.
  • Support in grant and award applications
  • Support in conference and fairs participation.
Your profile
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Previous internship experience in sales and marketing within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, adapting to changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated passion for biotechnology, food technology, and interest in sustainable food systems.
  • Great communication skills in English, knowledge of German highly preferred.
Our Benefits:
  • Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from more than 20 different countries
  • A fast growing company with opportunities for personal development
  • Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
  • Great team events such as “Lunch & Learn”, “Demo Day”, “Intern Breakfast Club” and various cultural celebrations
  • Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees
  • Lastly, join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!
About us

Infinite Roots® (formerly Mushlabs) is a biotech company from Hamburg, Germany. We tackle one of the world’s biggest challenges with a single, microscopic solution: Mycelium. Our team of 60+ people from 25 different nationalities, 55% female and with 10 PhDs, has one mission: to cultivate food in a way that sustains our planet and its growing population. 

We are a diverse team of scientists, industry experts, and business evangelists. We love what we do and enjoy working in a high growth and ambitious environment. We move fast and hire great people to take on exciting responsibilities. Join us if you are looking for a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun while changing the future of food.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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