Business Development Intern

We are looking for a highly driven and curious Business Development Intern to join our fast-paced team at StepOut. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution, where you will actively contribute to building and scaling our business pipeline. You'll work closely with the core team on market research, lead generation, and automation of business workflows, while gaining hands-on exposure to how a sports-tech startup operates and grows. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, thinking strategically, and executing with speed, this role will give you unmatched learning and ownership.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct market and competitor research to identify opportunities and trends.
• Analyse potential segments, partnerships, and growth channels.
• Translate research into actionable insights for business strategy.

Lead Generation and Scouting:

• Identify and build high-quality lead pipelines across relevant segments.
• Scout potential partners, clients, and collaborators.
• Maintain structured lead databases and tracking systems.

Outreach and Execution:

• Executed targeted outbound reach-outs (based on defined goals).
• Support in crafting messaging and improving response rates.
• Assist in maintaining consistency and quality in all communications.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills (Fluent in English, professional and well-spoken).
• Good understanding of business, startups, and marketing fundamentals.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (for productivity, research, or automation).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Basic understanding of LinkedIn for research and outreach.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience working with a startup or early-stage company.
• Exposure to CRM tools or automation platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
• Interest in process optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of sales funnels and customer lifecycle.
• Interest or knowledge in football is preferred.

Culture Fit:

• High ownership and bias for action.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and move fast.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and solving unstructured problems.