Intern - Founder's Office (w/m/d) - #2114611

The Job

As an Intern - Founder's Office (w/m/d) at SpotmyEnergy, you will play a part of building the foundations of a fast-growing energy startup. At this stage your role will involve a broad spectrum of strategic and operational responsibilities, helping to shape the company's direction from the ground up. You will collaborate directly with the founder (Serial Founder, former >100M € exit) and leadership team, working hands-on to drive forward new initiatives, build internal processes, and establish key partnerships. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who is excited to get involved in the pivotal days of a company with high growth potential.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Projects & Scale-Up Initiatives: You will initiate and lead high-impact projects that drive SpotmyEnergy's growth. Whether optimizing business processes or supporting new product initiatives, your work will shape the future of the company.
• Leadership Sparring & Decision Making: As a direct partner to the leadership team such as the Founder's Associate and Chief of Staff, you will be deeply involved in day-to-day decision-making. You will support strategic thinking and execution on everything from operations to market strategy.
• Operational Excellence: You will optimize and streamline processes across departments, from automation to performance tracking, ensuring we scale with agility and efficiency.
• Financial Strategy & Performance Management: Through sharp analysis and detailed reporting, you’ll provide insights that steer the company’s financial trajectory, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our strategic financial objectives.
• Flexibility & Versatility: In this stage, roles can be fluid. You’ll need to be comfortable wearing many hats, from conducting market research to managing supplier relationships. Your ability to pivot and adapt to new challenges is key.
  
  

Your Profile

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You possess a hands-on mentality, taking initiative and responsibility for projects with minimal oversight. You enjoy building from the ground up and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Analytical Mindset: With excellent analytical skills, you can break down complex problems and provide clear, data-driven solutions. You bring a structured approach to both strategic and operational challenges.
• Proactive & Results-Oriented: You prioritize effectively (80:20), focusing on what’s most impactful and driving results. You have a keen eye for detail and work with a sense of urgency to meet objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: You are confident in managing multiple stakeholders across different levels, from internal teams to external partners. Your communication skills ensure alignment and clarity in all interactions.
• Previous Experience: prior experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments, such as consulting, investment banking, or high-growth startups. Prior exposure to the energy sector or sustainability-focused companies is a plus.
• Others
• Fluency (C1) in both German and English is required.
• Willingness to work on site from our office in Cologne.

We look forward to receiving your application, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We value diversity, which is why your performance and personality are what matter most to us—regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

Our Offer

And Why You Should Join Us

• Drive the energy transition: Join a mission-driven startup creating real impact on the path to a sustainable future.
• Take ownership and grow: Get early responsibility, make decisions, and grow with the support of a trusted team.
• Learn from experienced operators: Work closely with the founder and a strong team in a fast-paced environment.
• Make your ideas count: Bold thinking and fast execution matter – your ideas shape the company from day one.
• Quarterly personal team events in Cologne for coordination, creativity and connection!
  
  

About Us

With the ongoing transition to weather-dependent energy sources, the need for flexibility in the energy market is skyrocketing. At SpotmyEnergy, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, pioneering smart solutions to integrate millions of small assets to provide this flexibility. We innovate asset optimization and flexibility marketing by providing an unparalleled smart metering and asset base that benefits residential customers.