Sales, Business & Partnerships Intern

Job Description

About Company

Name: Rockin’ Your Sober Life (RYSL)

Mission: RYSL is a pioneering start-up dedicated to redefining sober living and building a national platform for alcohol-free culture. They aim to shift perceptions and create an inclusive environment for individuals choosing a sober lifestyle.

Key Offerings:
• SIPS Directory: A comprehensive directory of sober-friendly venues across the nation.
• Brand Partnerships: Collaborations with various brands to further the alcohol-free culture movement.

Company Culture: RYSL operates as a fast-moving start-up, implying an agile, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made swiftly, and innovation is encouraged.

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Job Description

Job Title: Sales, Business & Partnerships Intern

Number of Positions: 2–3

Reporting Structure: Interns will work closely with RYSL leadership and be directly supervised by Shelley and René.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Research & Identification: Conduct thorough research to identify new sober-friendly venues, non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brands, and potential partnership opportunities.
• Outreach & Communication: Develop and maintain outreach lists, drafting initial contact messages using provided templates while also having the autonomy to add a personalized touch.
• CRM Management: Provide support in tracking leads and managing the sales pipeline within the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Project Coordination: Assist with various project coordination tasks, including managing follow-ups, scheduling meetings, and compiling reports.
• Proposal Development: Contribute to the creation of partnership proposals and pitch materials targeting brands, venues, and influencers.
• Digital Marketing Support: Aid in designing and implementing email marketing campaigns and sales funnels aimed at engaging leads and guiding them towards conversion.
• Audience Segmentation & Testing: Learn and practice segmenting target audiences and testing different messaging strategies for various groups to optimize engagement.

Learning Opportunities (What You’ll Learn):
• Sales Pipelines: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how businesses identify potential leads, nurture relationships, and successfully close deals.
• Partnership Development: Learn the art of crafting mutually beneficial “win-win” value propositions for both venues and brands.
• Digital Marketing Strategies: Understand the design and execution of email campaigns and sales funnels engineered to convert prospects into customers.
• Business Operations: Acquire practical knowledge of the day-to-day operations and strategic decisions involved in running and scaling an entrepreneurial venture.
• Professional Communication: Develop essential professional communication skills, including writing effective outreach emails, managing follow-up communications, and presenting information to partners.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Unpaid Internship: The internship is primarily focused on skill-building, professional development, and mentorship.
• Commission Structure:
• Quarterly Plans: 5% of the first quarter’s subscription value for every deal successfully closed on a quarterly payment plan.
• Annual Plans: 10% of the first payment for every deal successfully closed on an annual payment plan.
• Academic Credit: Opportunity to receive academic credit, subject to availability and approval from the intern’s educational institution.
• Future Opportunities: Top-performing interns will be considered for potential future paid contractor roles within the company.

Candidate Profile (Who You Are):
• Qualities: Highly organized, proactive, and intrinsically motivated to acquire knowledge and skills in sales and partnerships.
• Interests: Possess a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, marketing, or the hospitality/non-alcoholic beverage industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with (or eager to learn and adapt to) various software tools, including CRM platforms, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace applications, and email marketing tools.