GTM Internship - Italy

Company

Founded in Berlin, autarc is a 40 person start-up who last year graduated from Y Combinator in San Francisco. Our team consists of people in Sales, Tech and Operations, with plans to expand into the Italian market where we are looking to hire out a new team.

Role description

We’re launched autarc in Italy -  and we’re looking for a driven GTM Intern to help bring autarc to market. You’ll work directly with our founding and GTM team, acting as the connective tissue between inbound customers, local installer partners, fairs and shows, and our global product and marketing teams.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing climate tech startup as one of our first hires in Italy. You’ll have a front-row seat in everything from sales to strategy and local market expansion.

• Conduct virtual product demos with inbound clients and guide them through our software

• Support customers via phone, email, or live chat during onboarding and setup

• Connect with local heat pump and solar installers, and manage early partner relationships

• Attend industry trade shows and events to build our presence in Italy

• Coordinate with global marketing to create localised landing pages, brochures, and demo materials

• Build structured feedback loops from Italian users and partners back into the product and engineering teams

You’ll be based in our Berlin office, working closely with our international and local GTM team.

Requirements

• A top-tier academic background in Business, Economics or a related field
• Experience in fast-paced environments like startups, VC, consulting, or investment banking
• A generalist mindset: you’re curious, adaptable, and comfortable jumping into new topics
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Willingness to get hands dirty and push things from 0 to 1
• Available for a 4-6 month internship with a willingness to work 5 days in the Berlin office

What we offer

• Freedom to choose your own equipment
• 26 paid vacation days
• An annual team retreat 
• Mobility subsidies  
• Health and fitness subscription
• Regular team events, lunches and activities

Next steps

If your application is successful, you will participate in the following:

• Screening call with someone from the Sales team
• Culture fit call with Thies (COO)
• Take home challenge (approx. 2-4 hours)
• Final F2F interview with Thies (COO) and the team (in Berlin)