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About NewsBreakFounded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.If you're inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/aboutAbout Nearby.aiNearby.ai is a home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted local service providers — plumbers, electricians, cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, and more. We're building the merchant network that makes that matching possible, and we're looking for a high-potential MBA intern ready to operate at the level of a founder — not shadow one.About the RoleThis is a flagship early-talent initiative at Nearby.ai: an MBA-level Business Development & Strategy internship built for someone who wants the real thing — full ownership of a merchant-acquisition initiative end-to-end, from market research and territory strategy through self-sourced execution to a final strategic recommendation delivered directly to leadership.There is no script, no shadow assignment, and no busywork. You'll operate with the autonomy of a strategy consultant and the accountability of a founder — defining your own market thesis, building your own pipeline, and being judged on business outcomes: partners signed, pipeline built, and insight generated that shapes how Nearby.ai grows.What You'll Own, End to EndMarket and Territory StrategyIndependently map the local service-provider landscape in an assigned category or geography (e.g., HVAC in a specific metro): merchant density, acquisition channels, and competitive platforms (Angi, Thumbtack, Yelp, etc.)Build your own scoring framework to size the opportunity and decide which merchant categories or neighborhoods to go after firstSelf-Sourced Outreach and Pipeline DevelopmentBuild your own target list and figure out the smartest way to reach each oneIntroduce Nearby.ai and pitch the value proposition to local business owners, handling objections yourselfBuild and maintain a pipeline in a CRM or spreadsheet with real discipline: stage, next step, expected closeTreat outreach as a live experiment — test channels, messaging, and timing, and double down on what the data says is workingAnalysis and Business Case DevelopmentAnalyze outreach and conversion data to identify what's working and quantify results (contacts made, response rates, conversion rates)Turn merchant feedback into structured insight that could shape Nearby.ai's value proposition or onboarding processBuild a rigorous business case (expected partners signed, revenue impact) to justify where the company should focus nextSolutioning and Partnership DevelopmentIndependently draft outreach scripts, pitch decks, and partnership proposals tailored to each merchant typeLead onboarding conversations through to closeRecommend improvements to the onboarding process based on what you hear from merchantsReporting and RecommendationsReport weekly on outreach metrics and pipeline, framed as insights and next steps for leadership — not just raw countsDeliver a capstone presentation directly to company leadership: your market analysis, results, and a recommended go-forward strategy for merchant acquisitionYou're a Strong Fit If You HaveCurrently pursuing an MBA (or equivalent graduate business program) from a top-tier program, ideally with prior experience in SaaS, agentic services, marketing, sales, BD or a startupStrong business acumen, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving skillsComfortable being fully self-directed — you build the plan, not just execute someone else'sA passion for data-driven decision-making; genuinely comfortable working in spreadsheets and analysisExcellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to pick up the phone, knock on a door, and negotiate directly with business ownersHigh tolerance for ambiguity and rejection — energized by 0-to-1, hands-on work, and comfortable inventing your own approach as you goDetailsType: Internship, 20–40 hrs/weekDuration: 3–6 monthsLocation: RemoteCompensation: Paid, $40-60 hourlyWhy Join Nearby.aiOwn a real merchant-acquisition initiative from research through close, with direct visibility to leadership — a level of end-to-end ownership rarely given to an internOperate with the rigor and stakes of a strategy engagement, at an early-stage company where your work directly moves the businessWalk away with a portfolio of quantified business impact (partners signed, pipeline built, a strategy recommendation delivered to leadership) — built for post-MBA BD, strategy, or general management rolesPotential to convert to a full-time role based on performance
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