Business Development Director intern: Sofia on Campus

Company Description

Sofia Health is a technology company providing business management tools for health and wellness providers. The marketplace delivers an accessible, seamless, and simple consumer experience for those searching for alternative, complementary, and holistic services and products.

Sofia on Campus Program Overview

Sofia on Campus is a college-based program dedicated to making health & wellness resources accessible and exciting for students. We believe in the concept of holistic health and prioritizing personal wellness. As a nationwide program, we are sharing our mission towards wellness to communities all over, and are looking for individuals who can help others become the best version of themselves.

Job Summary

Are you a young business enthusiast who is looking for a place to start a career? 

Sofia on Campus is presenting you with an open position as a Business Development Director! We are looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our business department and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will be responsible for outreach and partnerships to drive growth, partners, and sponsors.

Our ideal business development Intern should know the basics of business and outreach techniques. Creativity and great communication skills are huge advantages. As a business intern, you will collaborate with our Sofia on Campus Team throughout all stages of business development. Your insightful contribution will help develop, expand and maintain our growth.

You will be working with the Program Manager for the Sofia on Campus program daily and will have weekly meetings and report to the CEO of Sofia Health for feedback and educational sessions. As a new intern, we want to provide you the space to design and develop growth strategies and learn how to lead a team so you are prepared as you enter the workforce. This role will give you the needed opportunity to showcase real metrics that will help you stand out against the competition as you look for your role post-graduation.

Our goal is to help you gain valuable insights into business strategies, startups, and entrepreneurship. All interns at Sofia Health will have an opportunity to interview for full/part-time positions based on company needs, culture, and quality of work performed during their tenure as interns.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee business efforts & growth (partners/sponsors/events).

• Responsible for recruiting to ensure continuity among the business development intern team

• Identify opportunities for growth and optimization

• You will design campaigns, execute and test different partnership strategies

• Measure the impact of each campaign and develop ways to scale

• Assist in advertising, promotions, and operations of business expansion

• Provide promotional materials and presentations

• Help organize business strategies

• Daily communication with the Sofia on Campus team

• Maintain a positive attitude throughout the duration of the internship 

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of business principles and techniques

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, build relationships, and network;

• Familiarity with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok…)

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.

• Manage and update company databases and customer relationship management systems (CRM).

• The ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive, data-driven business growth plans

• A dedicated hard worker who is able and determined to win

• Creativity, energetic and willing attitude

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Fast learning, hard-working, and motivated personality

Even Better to have

• Experience and results you can show.

• Health and wellness domain knowledge.

Additional Information

Hours are flexible based on availability. A commitment of approximately 10 hours(minimum) per week for a minimum of 16 weeks is desired. The position is remote and unpaid.

If you're interested in joining the team, send a cover letter and resume telling us why you are the perfect fit for the position!