Business Development & Strategy Intern (MBA) - Nearby.ai

Responsibilities

• Own merchant-acquisition initiatives end-to-end from research to close
• Map local service-provider landscapes and prioritize target categories
• Build target lists and conduct self-sourced outreach via phone, email, and in-person visits
• Maintain a disciplined sales pipeline in a CRM or spreadsheet
• Analyze outreach and conversion data to identify successful strategies
• Draft outreach scripts, pitch decks, and partnership proposals
• Report weekly on outreach metrics and deliver a final strategic recommendation to leadership

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent graduate business program
• Prior experience in consulting, sales, BD, or a startup environment
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cold-calling and negotiation
• High tolerance for ambiguity and rejection

Benefits

• End-to-end ownership of a real merchant-acquisition initiative
• Learn the full cycle of partnership development at an early-stage company
• Build a portfolio of quantified business impact
• Potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance

About the Company

Nearby.ai is a home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted local service providers like plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians.