Business Development Associate – User Acquisition and Growth

Job Description

Sales Development Representative | HotTakes

The Tone:
This is a flexible, part-time early-career role at HotTakes, a free-to-play sports platform. The company redefines sports engagement by making predictions interactive, social, and risk-free, connecting brands with new generations of sports fans. This role is crucial for driving user acquisition and expanding brand visibility within various communities. It offers a hands-on opportunity to develop skills in sales, partnerships, and business development within a startup environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Remote

• Mission: Drive user growth and increase brand visibility for HotTakes within a network and community.

What You’ll Actually Do
• User Growth: Drive user growth through outreach, referrals, and community engagement.
• Visibility: Identify opportunities to increase brand visibility within your market.
• Relationships: Build relationships with student groups, communities, and local partners.
• Feedback: Share feedback and insights to support ongoing growth and strategy.
• Events: Plan and host social activations such as watch parties, bar events, sports league and fraternity fundraisers, and online events.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current university or college student, or recent graduate, with an interest in sales, partnerships, or entrepreneurship.
• Experience: No specific years required; comfort with outreach, community engagement, and event planning is beneficial.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset; comfortable working independently.
• Bonus: Passion for sports and sports culture.