Hi!
At Shakers, we're on the lookout for a Business Development intern to take our Mid-market Sales team to the next level
If you're eager to start your career in the exciting world of sales, we want to hear from you.
This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with TOP clients, with the chance to shape the next generation way of working. If you’re excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, collaborating with a talented team, and making a direct impact, this is the opportunity for you!
Your day-to-day as a Business Developer
Prospect and search for company decision makers through LinkedIn
Qualify and follow up: through phone calls, email, or other forms of communication, identify their needs and analyze how we can address them
Be able to understand companies' pain points and problems and present the value proposition accordingly, generating curiosity and interest
Schedule qualified meetings with Account Executives and platform registrations, these being your main objectives
Reporting, metrics and analytics: Analytical and retrospective capability. Report your weekly activities and main objectives achieved
Draw insights and conclusions at the end of the week
You´re a great fit if you...
Have a degree in engineering or management, with a technical background as a plus.
Really enjoy selling and aspire to build a career in it. You´re ambitious and eager to grow at full speed in the world of sales.
You´re familiar with technical sector jargon.
Are interested and/or knowledgable in the startup ecosystem.
Have great communication skills to build relationships with technical profiles and C-level executives.
Have a strong conviction and are results-oriented.
Are proactive & take ownership.
Have strong persuasion skills. You make things happen!
You are a creative person. Every client presents as a new challenge and requires a different approach.
Compensation
The salary for this intern position is 600€ monthly.
Why you´ll love working at Shakers
Be part of a rapidly growing, internationally expanding startup.
Have an ambitious professional development plan to help you reach your full potential. After completing the 6-month internship and demonstrating full commitment, there is a possibility that we could make you an offer as a junior BD.
Enjoy an unbeatable team culture—ask anyone on our team.
At the office...
Organic fruit
Free caffeine and theine
In our Madrid office, catered lunch included!
As a startup, we are very agile and we like to see results quickly, which is why prioritize efficiency in our recruitment process.
Our goal is to have you onboard this Q, so you can hit the ground running and make an impact from day one!
The Road to Joining Our Team
Round 1, Cultural Fit: Kick things off with an informal chat with our People & Culture team. Don’t worry—we just want to get to know you better, learn about your goals, hobbies, and more!
Round 2, Case Study & Technical Skills with Sales Team: Join two members of our Mid-Market Sales team for a deep dive into a case study. This is your chance to showcase your client management skills and demonstrate how you approach problem-solving.
Round 3, Meet the Team: Have a conversation with additional team members to further explore your skillset and ensure there's a great cultural fit. This is also your chance to ask questions and see how we collaborate.
Final check, CEO Chat: Meet Héctor, our CEO! He’s excited to connect with you, talk about Shakers’ future, and discuss your vision and expectations.
At Shakers we imagine, design, and create the next-generation way of working.
Our vision is to be the leading community and platform in the world that helps companies work with freelance teams through our technology.
We are a 98-person, fast growing startup based in Madrid. It's the place for you if you're looking for a high-performance, very dynamic & technological environment surrounded by ambitious people!
At Shakers, we are obsessed with our values. Half of our bonuses are performance-based, and the other half come from embodying what it means to be a true Shaker!
WINNING TEAM
We all feel like part of a winning team—one that pushes boundaries, challenges the status quo, and moves the needle! We set ambitious goals and seek people who are driven to achieve them.
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We’re building an environment where fear doesn’t hold us back. Experimentation and learning from failure are part of our DNA. Fail fast, grow faster. Fail 1X, chase 10X. We value risk-takers who aren’t afraid to go big!
STAY HUMBLE
We embrace a beginner’s mindset—always evolving, always learning, and always finding new solutions. At Shakers, humility combined with ambition fuels our success, and when we blend the two, the results are extraordinary!
A huge thanks for being interested in Shakers, we'd love to see you soon.
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