Business Development Intern

The job is located in Ghaziabad-NCR with field visits across North India as required. You will be working with Smashtress Sports & Stress Management India Pvt. Ltd., an emerging grassroots sports startup that focuses on building sports venues and academies in schools, societies, and urban centers. As an intern, you will have a hands-on learning experience in the sports business at the grassroots level. You will closely collaborate with senior leadership and industry experts to gain valuable insights. Your main responsibilities will include researching and creating a database of potential partnerships with schools, colleges, and societies. You will assist in contacting decision-makers through calls, emails, and meetings, as well as supporting in proposal drafting, presentations, and follow-up communications. Additionally, you will visit potential project sites for data collection, basic assessments, and coordination, manage the lead pipeline, and maintain CRM records. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to learn about various sports infrastructure models and business strategies. Ideal candidates for this position are undergraduate or recent graduates in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or related fields. The internship duration is 3 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance. Desired skills and traits include a passion for sports and grassroots development, strong communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to travel and work in the field, basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Docs, and PowerPoint, self-motivation, eagerness to learn and grow. During this internship, you will gain real-world exposure to the Indian sports business ecosystem. You will work directly on live sports infrastructure projects and receive an Internship Certificate and Letter of Recommendation based on your performance. The internship offers a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month plus Travel Allowance where applicable. Successful interns will also receive priority consideration for full-time roles post-internship. To apply for this internship, please send your CV and a brief note explaining why you are interested in working in the sports business to satyam@smashtress.com with the subject line "Internship Application Business Development (Sports)".,