Intern, Business Development

Do you want to join our rockstar team of innovators and make a REAL impact in the sustainability space?

Circu Li-ion is driving the green revolution by prolonging the lifespan of individual battery cells through our cutting-edge automated battery disassembly lines. Our systems disassemble Li-ion battery packs into reusable Li-ion cells, minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability. Our mission is to bring cost of re-using material down and enable true urban mining with robotics and smart software. The cheaper disassembly is, the closer we get to a real circular economy.

YOUR ROLE

As a Business Development Intern, you will support the team in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and driving growth while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative startup environment. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and identify potential partners, clients, and market opportunities in the sustainability and battery recycling space.
• Help develop and execute plans for new business ideas, partnerships, and market expansion strategies.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and sales pipelines to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare materials, conduct outreach, and support relationship-building efforts with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to streamlining workflows and improving efficiency in business development operations.

• From late Bachelor to Master, in Business, Engineering or others
• First practical experience in Consulting, IB, or high-growth start-ups
• Future founder mentality: Hands on and proactive mindset
• Ability to work in a high-performing, demanding environment handling a broad variety of tasks
• Confidence and comfort to work in a lean organization and agile environment

• Steepest learning curve possible by joining a VC-backed startup, incl. access to the management team
• Learn from experienced commercial operators (ex. McKinsey, Microsoft, Bain)
• Transparent culture with flat hierarchies where every person is highly valued 
• Getting things done attitude, and access to cutting edge technologies 
• Ability to take end-to-end ownership for high impact projects
• Possibility for future full-time employment and shaping your future role at Circu Li-ion