Business Development Intern

Business Development & Partnerships Intern — Fall Semester

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About OMI

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OMI is an innovative platform designed to foster authentic real-world connections, build local communities, and empower impactful live experiences. As we expand our footprint, we are seeking a motivated, charismatic, and goal-oriented Business Development & Partnerships Intern to lead our first-line outreach to local businesses, venues, and event organizers this Fall.

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Role Overview

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• Role Title: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Intern
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• Duration: 3 Months (Fall Semester; Open to extension or potential commission/paid transition based on performance)
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• Type: Part-time / Unpaid (High-impact B2B experience + Performance incentives + Academic credit)
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• Time Commitment: 15–20 hours/week (Flexible schedule; Remote + Local partner visits)
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Partner Identification & Prospecting: Research and curate a target list of local businesses, venues, community leaders, and event organizers that align with OMI's target audience.
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• First-Line Outreach & Engagement: Draft cold emails, manage direct outreach via social/LinkedIn, and conduct in-person drop-ins to initiate first contacts with potential partners.
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• Pitching & Relationship Building: Pitch OMI’s value proposition to decision-makers, highlight win-win collaboration opportunities, and schedule follow-up meetings for team leaders.
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• Pipeline Management: Track outreach progress, responses, and meeting notes in a shared CRM/tracker to ensure structured and professional follow-ups.
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• Weekly Strategy Sync: Participate in a mandatory 20-minute weekly sync to review outreach metrics, refine pitch scripts, and optimize partner acquisition tactics.
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Qualifications:

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• Education: Current Junior, Senior, or Master’s student majoring in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or Entrepreneurship.
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Key Traits & Mindset:

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• Relentless & Resilient: Comfortable with cold outreach and not discouraged by rejections. Sees every "no" as a step closer to a "yes."
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• Exceptional Communication: Clear, persuasive, and professional in both written correspondence and verbal conversations.
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• Self-Driven & Professional: Takes ownership of prospect research without employers constant hand-holding; respects team timelines, meeting times, and agreed goals.
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• Local Market Knowledge: Passionate about local events, food, culture, and community scenes in the area.
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What You Will Gain:

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• Real B2B Experience: Build a proven track record of B2B partnership building and pitch execution to make your resume stand out to top.
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• Direct Founders Mentorship: Work directly with OMI’s leadership team to learn business development, negotiation, and go-to-market strategies.
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• Local Business Network: Connect directly with local business owners, managers, and event directors, building a valuable personal network.
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• Performance Rewards & References: Eligible for direct LinkedIn recommendations, and executive reference letters for future job applications.
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