Growth Intern

Base Power
Austin, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to junior candidates interested in technology sales and customer relationship building, working in a fast-paced startup environment in Austin.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who thrive in dynamic, high-ownership startup settings.
    — “lean and high-ownership
  • Those with a blend of sales acumen and technical curiosity.
    — “intersection of technology and people
  • Individuals who prioritize mission-driven work over traditional 9-to-5 schedules.
    — “It’s not a 9-to-5

Things to consider

  • Expect role responsibilities to shift frequently with startup priorities.
    — “priorities shift and evolve quickly
  • In-person collaboration is mandatory, with no remote work mentioned.
    — “We work in-person

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with CRM tools like HubSpot in past projects.
    — “Familiarity with HubSpot
  • Showcase instances where you improved customer acquisition processes.
    — “improve customer acquisition
  • Highlight direct customer interaction experiences in technology or sales.
    — “Build and maintain relationships with customers
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Intern

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What success looks like

  • executing go-to-market strategies
  • building customer relationships
Typical background
interest in technology sales

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer InteractionSalesRelationship BuildingCommunication

Preferred

CRM Tool UsageMarketing Campaign Support

Stack & domain

HubSpotCrm SystemsZapierSalesMarketingCustomer SupportCommunicationCustomer ServiceTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptability

About the role

Original posting from Base Power via Ashby

ABOUT BASE

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Growth Intern, you’ll join our Go-To-Market (GTM) team, gaining practical experience in sales, marketing, and customer support. You’ll work directly with customers and contribute to key areas of a startup. If you’re interested in the intersection of technology and people, this role could be a good fit.

What You'll Do

  • Help execute go-to-market strategies to improve customer acquisition.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Analyze customer interactions using HubSpot and other tools.
  • Work with the sales team to meet targets and improve the process.
  • Research target segments and generate outbound leads.
  • Help launch marketing campaigns to generate inbound leads.

What You'll Bring

  • Interest in customers, sales, and relationship building.
  • Understanding of technology sales and software products.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to provide good customer service and build rapport with clients.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with HubSpot (or other CRM systems) and Zapier.
  • Relevant experience.

About the Team

The Growth team sets the pace for how fast Base can deliver affordable, reliable power to the people who need it. We operate as one team across marketing, sales, support, product, and design, lean and high-ownership. Everything we build comes back to one question: are we solving people's problems? We're building the world's most beloved company.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

OUR VALUES

  • First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
  • Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
  • Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
  • Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
  • Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
  • Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
  • Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE AT BASE.

Source: Base Power careers (Ashby)

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