Werkstudent:in - Business Development (m/w/d)

At HelloBonnie, we believe that employee happiness is the driving force behind each company's success. Every employee is unique and requires individual appreciation to boost their engagement.

That's why we are building HelloBonnie: The employee happiness platform for New Work, where personalized benefits and employee engagement converge. We empower companies to shine by enabling tailored benefit packages, tax allowance optimization, individual micro-rewarding, and centralized access to community benefits.

All in one seamless application - Easy to use for companies. Made for every single employee.

What is this job about?

As our Working Student - Business Development (m/f/d) you will play a crucial role in accelerating the growth of our business. You’ll be at the forefront of building customer relationships, shaping our growth & partnership strategy and contributing to our product vision. You will support us in making companies more attractive and spreading happiness among their employees.

What will you do?

• Generate new opportunities and leads: Collaborate with our sales and growth marketing team to drive customer acquisition by optimizing existing go-to-market (GTM) channels and exploring new ones
• Innovate through growth hacking: Experiment with creative, unconventional approaches to generate new customer and partnership leads, with the freedom to test and iterate on fresh ideas
• Build partnerships and champion our mission: Contribute to expanding our partner network, including benefit partners and ambassadors. Represent HelloBonnie at trade shows and events, advocating for our mission
• Leverage tools and data for continuous improvement: Utilize GTM tools and data analytics to monitor, optimize, and refine growth strategies for maximum impact
• Shape strategy and take ownership: Work closely with our team on high-impact growth initiatives, contributing your own ideas and taking ownership from day one at HelloBonnie

What you bring to the table:

• Initial experience (e.g. internships) in startups, sales/GTM roles, or fast-paced environments like strategy consulting or venture capital
• Availability of at least 16 hours per week—we're flexible whether you prefer two full days or spreading the time across the week
• A strong ambition to drive commercial growth and partnerships within an early-stage startup
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (minimum C1 level in both).
• A pragmatic, action-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach, ready to dive in and make things happen
• Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in leveraging modern lead generation and CRM tools (e.g. HubSpot, Apollo, Lemlist, Waalaxy etc.)
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking with the courage to explore new approaches and untested ideas
• Experience with software products in FinTech or WorkTech is a plus, but not required.
• Most importantly: A passion for promoting a product that fosters employee happiness!

What do we offer?

• Above average salary of 18-19€/hour (depending on experience)
• We embrace flexible and exciting benefits: That’s why we provide 50 € additional net monthly benefit budget straight into your pocket with our awesome HelloBonnie Benefit Smartcard
• Use our Smartcard for your shared mobility, fitness membership, concert tickets or your favorite café around the corner - treat yourself with anything that brings you joy :)
• A working environment of high flexibility, responsibility, and autonomy - you decide where and when you work, and you’ll have full ownership of your responsibilities
• Great company team events and strategy off-sites: We frequently come together to iterate and celebrate
• State-of-the art hardware, we provide your own Apple MacBook Air
• Close collaboration with our founding team Niklas (CPO) & Max (CEO) and steep learning curve in an early-stage startup
• Opportunity for rapid career progression to Founders Associate
• Be one of the first employees, shape HelloBonnie’s vision and and grow with the company

What does our process look like?

• Send us your application, and we’ll reach out to you for a casual video chat if we think you might be a good fit
• The aim is simply to get to know you a bit better and give you an overview of who we are and what we are building
• In a second step you'll have the chance to meet our founders in person in our offices in either Hamburg or Berlin

At HelloBonnie, inclusivity is our core value. We wholeheartedly welcome everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, origin, religion, worldview, or disabilities. None of these factors affect your potential at HelloBonnie. What matters most is that both you and us feel a sense of belonging, ensuring that you are an essential part of our community.

Join us and be a key part of our journey!