Business Development Intern
SpotHero is seeking a Business Development Intern to join our Strategy & Partnerships Team. We’re looking for a driven, self-motivated, and innovative individual who isn’t afraid to step up in situations of ambiguity. You’ll work directly with our VP of Strategy & Partnerships to play a key role in developing strategy to launch a new product within SpotHero. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to and learn from one of Chicago’s fastest growing tech startups!
Who we are: SpotHero is a rapidly growing tech company that’s making life easier for the daily driver. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve discounted parking on-the-go or in advance.
What will you do?
- Collaborate with our VP of Partnerships & Strategy to brainstorm and implement new ideas for growth:
- Research potential partners to help grow our newest team. Prepare for pitch meetings.
- Develop and define business operations processes and best practices.
- Organize and oversee partner database.
- Strategize within a combination of sales, business, and strategic skills.
- Initiate new contacts through networking to increase customer base.
You are:
- Relationship Builder. Well-spoken and well-written. You are a clear and compelling communicator in person, on the phone, and over email.
- A doer. You work hard to make things happen. You have exceptional follow-through and understand the level of work it takes to build and maintain a high conversion pipeline.
- Curious. Learning about new things is part of what drives your ambition and why you take initiative on new ideas.
- Organized. You can juggle multiple projects at once and never forget to follow up. You know the smallest details can be the most important.
- Dynamic. You work well with teams, supporting and encouraging the success of everyone around you.
Pre-Requisites:
- Currently enrolled in an undergrad or MBA program, or a recent college grad.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Top-notch research capabilities. You’re great at finding exactly what is needed, regardless of how specific or vague it is.
- Previous experience creating successful projects from the ground-up.
- Must be able to excel with minimal direction.
What we are offering:
- Paid internship. Minimum 12 week duration.
- Casual dress code and fun work environment.
- Fun perks like snacks, catered lunches, and SpotHero swag.
- Incredible opportunity to get involved with one of Chicago’s leading startup companies.
- A workplace recognized as the Startup of the Year by Built in Chicago, a Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune, and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.