CEO Office Intern (m/f/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · Berlin

Your mission at Mercanis

As an Intern in the CEO Office at Mercanis, you will work directly with our Chief of Staff and management team, gaining a 360° view of how a fast-growing SaaS company operates. You will contribute to strategic projects, operational initiatives, and company-wide processes that drive Mercanis’ growth. This internship is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced founders, take ownership early, and make a tangible impact on our business trajectory.

Your Responsibilities on this role

Strategic Orchestrator: Work closely with our Chief of Staff and C-Level to drive key initiatives, prepare leadership meetings, and ensure smooth execution across projects.
Innovation Steward: Take ownership of impactful projects — from idea generation to validation and implementation — contributing directly to company growth.
Operational Backbone: Support daily operations, optimize internal processes, and ensure that business activities run efficiently and on schedule.
Cross-Functional Partner: Gain exposure to collaboration across teams, high-stakes decision-making, and the operational dynamics of a fast-growing B2B SaaS Start-up.
Market Maven: Conduct targeted research on markets, competitors, and emerging trends to inform strategic priorities.

Role requirements

You are currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a leading university in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
You have experience in investment banking, management consulting, or similarly demanding environments.
You bring very strong analytical and financial modeling skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
You have a keen affinity for AI and digital innovation, ideally with some exposure to data-driven business models or SaaS.
You are quick to understand and analyse complex circumstances, develop practical solutions, and execute with precision and ownership.
You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and take initiative to solve problems proactively.
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
You are fluent in both English and German — this is a must.

Why to join us here at Mercanis?

Mentorship & Growth: Work closely with experienced serial founders who actively support your personal and professional development.
Room for Ideas: We foster an open culture with real sparring – you’ll take ownership and have the freedom to drive your ideas forward.
Team Mindset: Join a curious, motivated team that experiments boldly, communicates openly, and constantly evolves – together and individually.
Central Location: Our office is in the heart of Berlin’s startup ecosystem – with great connections, great energy, and great people.

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About us

We are an Agentic AI Procurement Suite – Leading the Procurement of Tomorrow

At Mercanis, we have a clear mission: to shape the procurement of tomorrow – digital, transparent, and intelligent.

Our Agentic AI Procurement Suite digitalises the entire procurement process – from demand to supplier management and contract signing. Through the use of AI, operational tasks are fully automated, allowing procurement departments to focus on strategic matters. In this way, we create efficient structures, reduce manual efforts, and promote seamless collaboration along the entire supply chain.

Our vision: transparent processes, time-optimised automations, and sustainable supplier relationships that deliver real value.

With over $30 million in Series A funding, supported by leading investors such as Partech, Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP), and Speedinvest, we are well-positioned to continue expanding our vision. Since our founding, we’ve been working with a passionate team to shape the future of procurement. We are convinced: this is just the beginning.

That’s why we are looking for ambitious new team members and creative minds who are ready to take bold new steps with us and shape the future of procurement.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or ability—as part of our commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process.

We know the impostor syndrome can sometimes hold back incredible talent, so if you're doubting yourself, don’t. We genuinely want to hear from you, and encourage you to apply.

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Your application!

Thank you for considering a career at Mercanis. Please fill out the following form. In case you are experiencing problems with the document upload, mail your documents to careers@mercanis.com.