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

NewsBreak is a leading content intelligence platform, and we are currently seeking a motivated MBA-level Business Development & Strategy Intern to join our team at Nearby.ai. This role offers a unique opportunity to own a merchant-acquisition initiative from start to finish, helping us connect homeowners with trusted local service providers through strategic outreach and partnership development.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to map the local service-provider landscape and prioritize target merchant categories.
• Build and manage your own outreach pipeline by identifying prospects and pitching the Nearby.ai value proposition directly to business owners.
• Analyze conversion data and merchant feedback to refine outreach strategies and inform our overall business development approach.
• Develop and present a final business case and go-forward strategy for merchant acquisition based on your performance and market insights.
• Draft tailored outreach materials, including pitch decks and partnership proposals, to secure new merchant partnerships.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an MBA or an equivalent graduate business degree.
• Prior experience in consulting, sales, business development, or a startup environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and spreadsheet management.
• Excellent communication skills, including the confidence to handle cold-calling and negotiations.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and a self-directed, proactive approach to problem-solving.

What we offer

• End-to-end ownership of a real merchant-acquisition initiative with direct impact on company growth.
• Hands-on experience in the full cycle of partnership development at an early-stage company.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of quantified business impact highly relevant for future career roles.
• Potential for conversion to a full-time position based on performance.