Intern Business Development (f/m/x) Company Description

At AUTO1 Group, we are transforming the way people buy and sell cars across Europe. As the leading digital automotive platform, we are home to well-known brands like Autohero, wirkaufendeinauto.de, and AUTO1.com. Our People Department is at the heart of this transformation, driving growth and success through strategic talent acquisition, talent management, and fostering a thriving company culture.

We are looking for a Business Development Intern to join our People Department. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in driving our People Growth Plan, contributing to the success of critical departments, and supporting our expansion into new hiring markets. This internship is a unique opportunity for a proactive, data-driven, and eager-to-learn individual to develop their skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

We can offer an internship with a duration of 3 to 6 months—either as a voluntary or mandatory internship. Our preferred starting date would be 01.12.2025, but this can be discussed during the process.

What we offer:

• Once a unicorn, now a listed public company, be part of our success story!
• Work remotely - Germany-wide!
• More than 100 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment.
• Our fast-paced growth company environment offers plenty of challenges that let you grow personally and gives you the opportunity to have direct impact with everything you do.
• Join our Early Career Program, earn a fair salary, and explore different areas of AUTO1 through special internal events.

Apply by uploading your CV with a note of your earliest starting date and your preferred internship duration.

Job Description

• Support our teams in aligning their talent needs with business growth objectives.
• Conduct research and data analysis to understand talent acquisition processes, onboarding strategies for new markets, and data-driven improvements for recruitment efficiency.
• Analyze recruitment KPIs to identify trends, improve funnel efficiency, and optimize time-to-hire and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies and processes to support international growth and operational scalability.
• Participate in business expansion projects by identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence within the People function.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, management, or a related field, with a strong interest in talent acquisition and business development.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset, with the ability to conduct research and interpret recruitment metrics.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with the ability to work independently and take ownership of project-based tasks.
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a strong plus.
• A passion for working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment and contributing to international expansion efforts.

Contact

Anita Mare

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.