Business Development Intern

Role Overview

This internship involves supporting various business development activities focused on travel-related offerings such as cruises, attractions, and events. The intern will help identify and evaluate new opportunities, onboard travel products, and collaborate with internal teams to foster partnerships and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential business prospects within Cruise, Attractions, and Events & Entertainment sectors to assess and rank new leads.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new travel products including cruises, car services, and events onto the platform.
• Create pitch decks, proposals, and partner presentations to support business development efforts.
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities through data and research.
• Collaborate closely with business development, marketing, and operations teams to streamline partner integration.
• Help maintain ongoing partner relationships by addressing their concerns and encouraging shared growth.
• Assist in handling merchant-related contracts, invoicing, and administrative responsibilities.
• Support vertical-specific projects by contributing to planning, execution, and subsequent reporting and analysis.
• Monitor partnership performance metrics through reporting and analytics tools.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication skills for effective information exchange and relationship building across the company.
• High attention to detail with organizational skills and motivation to prioritize tasks and enhance merchant experiences.
• Capability to work proactively both independently and collaboratively within teams.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with eagerness to work autonomously when needed and thrive in a dynamic startup atmosphere.
• Basic knowledge or experience with content management systems, data entry, and customer service is advantageous.
• Previous exposure to multicultural, cross-functional, or startup environments is a plus.