Internship – Business Development (Climate Tech)

About Climatiq

We are a fast-growing climate tech startup on a mission to drive climate action through data and insight. Our team consists of entrepreneurs, technologists, and scientists who have come from backgrounds such as Google, MIT, and other leading companies and academic institutions. Together, we are building a tech platform that empowers organizations to take action in tackling the climate crisis. Our powerful carbon calculation engine helps businesses embed emission metrics into any software they already use to accurately calculate and continuously monitor their carbon footprint and drive better decisions.

Our platform is used by tens of thousands of sustainability leaders worldwide, and we are proud to be backed by renowned international VCs and investors in the climate-tech and software sector. We are also a certified B Corp, highlighting our commitment to balancing purpose and profit. As a remote-first company, our team is spread out across Berlin and other parts of Europe, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.

This is an exciting time to join Climatiq. Be part of real, technology-driven endeavor from the beginning. Work with an amazing team and help build something meaningful together with our community.

Role description

We are now looking for an ambitious and motivated Business Development Intern to join our team in Berlin.

In this role, you will work closely with our commercial team to support and scale our go-to-market efforts. You will gain hands-on experience across sales, growth, and marketing by learning how to source and engage the right prospects, analyze customer data, and contribute to key strategies that drive revenue growth.

This internship is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring professional looking to build a career in a commercial field.

Over 6 months, you’ll gain valuable skills and exposure across business development, with the potential to transition into a full-time role for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Identify prospects, build lead lists, and research market segments and personas to support targeted sales strategies
• Support sales leaders by triaging inbound requests, scheduling and attending meetings, and drafting follow-ups to ensure smooth customer engagement
• Assist in organizing attendance at conferences and managing follow-ups
• Work within our CRM to track activities, create reports, and analyze data to drive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create and refine collateral like presentations, one-pagers, reports, and messaging
• Work with teams across marketing, customer success, and leadership to gain exposure to different areas of the business.

What we look for:

• Initial experience in a customer-facing role (e.g., internship, part-time work, or similar).
• A commercial mindset with an eagerness to learn; a business degree or similar background is a plus
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and structured work
• Tech-savvy with a natural ability to understand and navigate technical concepts, tools, and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills: you can empathise, earn trust, and influence stakeholders
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments

Additional Information

• Location: Berlin, combining remote work with office days in our Gleisdreieck Park location
• Duration: 6 months, option to extend or transition into a full-time role
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Hours: Full-time

As a certified B Corp, Climatiq is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Send us your CV and a short cover letter, highlighting your skills and experience, relevant for the advertised role.