Working Student / Intern Business Development (f/m/x)

Let’s build the fossil-free future At Greenlyte, we are reshaping the global fuel economy with our novel, IP-protected, direct air capture to fuels technology, which shows superior economic potential compared to existing approaches, even reaching fossil prices. Backed by leading European VCs and with commercial agreement from Lufthansa and MB Energy, we are deploying our first commercial facilities to prove commercial viability in the next 12 months.  Where Ambition Meets Purpose We are not waiting for change. We are building it together. At Greenlyte, speed and collaboration define how we work. Our culture rewards initiative, learning, and teamwork. If you want to grow fast, take ownership, and shape real impact, this is the place to do it. How you'll contribute As a Working Student or Intern in Business Development (f/m/x) at Greenlyte Carbon Technologies you will operate at the core of our commercial execution. Supporting the development of real projects that bring first-of-a-kind deep tech innovation to life.  You will take on the kind of work that directly influences decisions: structuring complex problems, building high-quality materials, and enabling speed across our project funnel. Working closely with experienced operators, you will not just observe how projects are built: you will actively contribute to how we evaluate opportunities, communicate them, and move them forward in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.  Core responsibilities Support project development activities by taking on key tasks that remove bottlenecks and enable progress Conduct market and company research to generate relevant, decision-ready insights Create and refine high-quality slides for sales and project development purposes Support commercial administration, including CRM updates, documentation, and preparation of internal materials Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables Months 0–3 Gain a clear understanding of our technology, project development approach, and commercial processes Build strong working relationships with the Commercial team and across Greenlyte Take ownership of clearly defined support tasks across active projects Deliver high-quality research and initial slide materials to support ongoing opportunities Months 3–6 Independently execute recurring support tasks with high reliability and quality Improve existing materials (e.g., slides, research outputs, documentation) in structure and clarity Contribute to multiple project workstreams in parallel by providing well-prepared inputs Proactively identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and output quality Months 6–12 Become a trusted contributor to the commercial team’s day-to-day execution Deliver consistently high-quality materials used in internal and external contexts Take full ownership of defined sub-tasks across projects with minimal oversight About you Currently enrolled student (business, engineering, economics, or similar) Strong analytical and structured thinking High attention to detail and quality Strong slide-building and communication skills Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks Interest in climate tech, energy, resilience and infrastructure What we offer 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge The possibility to grow and shape your role Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization Open and transparent communication on company development Noteworthy points This role cannot be done fully remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen or is open to relocate. Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!