Working Student Sales & Business Development (m/f/d) – starting October 2026

About the role

Merloop is a B2B software start-up in the sustainability and compliance space. We are looking for a working student to join us from October 2026 and help build up our sales and business development function from the ground up.

Your responsibilities

• Research and qualify potential B2B customers and build up our lead pipeline in HubSpot.
• Support outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn and phone, including preparing and following up on initial calls and product demos.
• Keep CRM data clean and up to date, and track pipeline activity and conversion.
• Prepare proposals, pitch materials and presentations for prospective customers and partners.
• Support the preparation of trade fairs, conferences and other business development events.
• Monitor market and competitor developments and summarise the findings for the team.
• Help build up and manage a partner and referral network.

What you bring

• You are currently enrolled in a master's programme at a university – e.g. business administration, industrial engineering, marketing, business informatics or a comparable field – and expect to have at least two semesters ahead of you.
• You speak German at a native or business-fluent level (C1+) and communicate confidently in English.
• You enjoy reaching out to people and can explain complex topics clearly and simply.
• You work independently and in a structured way, and you keep an overview in a fast-changing environment.
• Initial experience in B2B sales, with CRM systems (ideally HubSpot) or in a start-up is a plus, but not a requirement.

What we offer

• Real responsibility from day one: you help build the sales function of a start-up rather than just supporting it.
• Direct collaboration with the founder and a small, interdisciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience across the full B2B sales cycle, from lead generation to closing.
• Flexible working hours that fit around your timetable, and hybrid work in the Stuttgart region.
• The option to write your thesis with us.

Key facts

• Start: October 2026
• Hours: 15–20 per week (more during semester breaks if you like)
• Duration: at least 6 months, ideally longer
• Location: Stuttgart region, hybrid

How to apply

Send your CV and a few sentences on why this role interests you to [email protected]. No formal cover letter needed. Please include your current degree programme, university and expected graduation date.

We look forward to hearing from you!