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Mid-market Business Development Intern
On-site in Madrid·Added 8 months ago
This job was published 8 months ago
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Shakers doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Have a degree in engineering or managemen t, with a technical background as a plus.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- What's in it for you?
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.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- What we´re looking for
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.
The role
At Shakers, we're on the lookout for a Business Development intern to take our Mid-market Sales team to the next level 🚀
- Team and Role
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! 🤩
What you'll do
- What you´ll be doing
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
How you'll work
At the office... 📍
Organic fruit
Free caffeine and theine
In our Madrid office, catered lunch included!
Our DNA
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.
F1C10 💪🏼
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!
Hiring process
- Our recruitment process
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.
About Shakers
Shakers is a European tech-talent platform that connects companies with certified freelance AI and tech professionals, describing itself as "La casa de los AI Builders de Europa" (the home of Europe's AI Builders). It matches enterprises with vetted specialists — backend developers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, product designers, data engineers and AI solutions architects — advertising certified talent in the top 4% with a match in 72 hours. The company reports 10,000 validated freelancers, more than 450 client companies, and a team of over 60 people as of 2025, serving areas such as tech teams, HR and talent, and procurement and legal across industries including financial services, consumer and retail, and industry, energy and infrastructure.
- Industry
- HR Tech
- Employees
- 60+
- Website
- shakersworks.com
Good to know if you are moving
- As of 2025 the company had a team of more than 60 people, 10,000 validated freelancers and 450+ client companies, having raised a €14M Series A led by Partech and Kfund.
- The careers page accepts open applications through its "connect" channel for candidates even when no suitable role is currently open.
- Shakers participates in Spanish public programs such as the Comunidad de Madrid's Programa de Jóvenes Investigadores 2024 and CDTI-funded AI projects, reflecting an established operational base in Madrid.
In their own words
About the company & team
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!
Additional information
At Shakers, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of gender, national origin, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other personal characteristic. Candidates are assessed solely on their skills and potential.
A huge thanks for being interested in Shakers, we'd love to see you soon.
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