What we do
Briink is a B2B SaaS platform that uses AI to help investors make more sustainable investment decisions, and makes it easier for companies to access the trillions in capital being mobilized toward the climate transition.
We are looking for a Business Development Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter, with a strong interest in driving revenue in a B2B or financial services setting.
Your role
As Business Development Intern, you will work closely with the sales and marketing team to identify, qualify, and close new prospects, as well as upsell and cross-sell existing customers.
Your role & responsibilities:
- Working with the business development team to identify and engage potential clients, and grow the sales of our B2B SaaS platform
- Conducting market and account-based research to identify and qualify new sales opportunities
- Understanding clients' needs and challenges, and researching how Briink's platform can help them accelerate their sustainable finance strategies
- Supporting the business development team in operational processes such as lead generation, CRM ops, content marketing, data analysis, and hiring
- Staying up to date on developments in the sustainable finance and AI sectors
- Identifying and participating in relevant industry events, conferences, webinars and networking events and contributing to the generation of qualified leads and partners
Must-haves:
- First experiences working to drive growth in fast-paced projects
- Strong motivation to use your skills to fight climate change and promote sustainability
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to a broad audience
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in both English and French
- Some business development or B2B sales experience
- Experience in structuring outbound sales campaigns via email, telephone, and social media
- Financial experience, whether with financial institutions or selling to them
- Experience working in a fast-paced, constantly changing start-up environment
- Experience with content creation
- Experience with sustainability or sustainable finance topics
- A hybrid work arrangement, including both remote (within Europe) and in-office options, as well as flexible scheduling.
- The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world
- A trusting and empowering work environment with flexible hours, flat hierarchies, and regular feedback
- A dynamic, diverse, and highly motivated team that supports and mentors each other
- Regular team events and opportunities to engage with other startups and industry experts at our HQ on the AI Campus in Berlin
- A competitive salary and equity package, with the opportunity to profit in the success of the company as one of the early members of the team
