Latin America Business Development Summer Intern (Spanish Speaking)
Clutch is an established and rapidly growing startup in Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Our goal is to connect small and medium businesses with the agencies that can help them accomplish their business goals.
How does this work? We conduct extensive research on agencies in an array of ever-expanding categories – advertising and marketing, web design and development, mobile app development, and IT solutions. We interview past clients to learn about the customer’s experience. We rate the agencies on our findings.
We are the leading online source for research, ratings on B2B services. We're honored to be featured in the annual Inc. 5000 as one of the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. (2019), as well as in LinkedIn's Top 50 U.S. Startups (2018).
Role Description
At Clutch, our Latin America (Latam) Business Development Intern will work within our greater Business Development team. Business Development Analysts identify and help to develop strategic relationships with new partners (internally and externally). The team is responsible for the end-to-end building of new business service segments on the platform.
The Latam Business Development Intern will work to ensure alignment of company goals in the region, as set by company leadership. The intern’s main objective is to help onboard Latin American companies onto the platform by successfully articulating the Clutch value proposition, advising service providers on how to get the most out of Clutch and helping them get reviewed on Clutch. Initially, onboarding comes largely in the form of outbound outreach.
The Latam Business Development Intern will be expected to work 40 hours/week in our Washington, D.C. office beginning June 1st, 2020 and concluding August 7th, 2020.
Experience & Requirements
- Working proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish required. Portuguese is a plus.
- Strong interest in Latin America-focused business development and marketing.
- Must be pursuing or be a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in business, finance, marketing, IT or equivalent.
- Ability to concisely communicate solutions and supporting ideas
- Comfort reporting to senior teammates
- Ability to recognize common issues and explain proposed solutions coherently, ensuring teammates understand the recommendations
- Work closely with team leads to communicate thought process, progress and results
- Demonstrated analytical skills and data-driven approach to problem-solving
- Relentless focus on business process improvement and development
- Ensures that project milestones are met
- Attention to detail and strong organizational habits
What’s in it for you?
We’re committed to helping you build the skills and competencies you need to be successful, including business acumen, sales techniques and best practices, and interviewing skills. You will get exposure to hundreds of B2B companies across dozens of industries, including technology, marketing and traditional business services. You will have an active and first-hand role in expanding Clutch’s business offerings.
- On the job training and exposure to working in a fast-paced and vibrant startup
- A talented team that is invested in you and your professional success
- Direct involvement in building a piece of a rapidly growing company
- Casual work environment
- Accessible office in Dupont Circle, on the Blue, Orange, Silver, and Red Metro lines
- Pay: $14/hour.