Business Development & Strategy Associate

About the Role: We’re a small, passionate startup building something meaningful (and fun!) in the kids’ space. We’re looking for an energetic, enterprising individual who’s excited to roll up their sleeves and work directly with the founder to bring new ideas to life, find growth opportunities, and get things done — whether that means reaching out to potential partners, planning a new product launch, or streamlining an ops process. You’ll thrive in this role if you: Love variety and are comfortable wearing many hats Think creatively and act quickly Are a natural communicator — be it writing emails, pitching ideas, or getting people on board Enjoy organizing and taking charge of things — you're the person who gets stuff done Are curious about how a brand grows from scratch and want to be part of that journey Like working closely with a founder and being involved in everything from strategy to execution Your responsibilities will include: Supporting new growth initiatives: partnerships, retail opportunities, marketing ideas, etc. Helping build and execute business development strategies Researching and reaching out to potential collaborators, stockists, and platforms Coordinating with different teams (design, marketing, production) to help bring plans to life Creating and managing simple reports, proposals, decks, and follow-ups Being a sounding board and right-hand for the founder Bonus if you: Have experience in sales, business development, content, or startup roles Are familiar with tools like Notion, Airtable, Canva, or even just Google Sheets and Docs Are obsessed with organization, lists, or productivity hacks Show more Show less