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Business Development Intern (Summer 2025)

JOOLA
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Position Overview:
This summer, JOOLA is offering a dynamic internship for current juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in business development. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive growth strategies, analyze market trends, and support projects that blend sports, tech, fashion, and commerce. This role is perfect for students eager to apply their academic expertise to real-world challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform market research, R&D and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities in the pickleball industry.
  • Assist in building sales pipelines, lead generation, and CRM management.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, and IT teams to refine product development and go-to-market strategies.
  • Analyze financial, customer, and operational data to uncover actionable insights.
  • Develop presentations, reports, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support brainstorming sessions for product innovation and process improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Current junior or senior pursuing a degree in Fashion, Finance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT.
  • Must be able to work in-person at JOOLA’s Bethesda, MD headquarters (May–August 2025).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), or CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Curiosity about sports, technology, or consumer-facing industries.

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior internship experience in business development, sales, or tech roles.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL) or CAD software (for Engineering/IT candidates).
  • Knowledge of pickleball, racquet sports, or retail markets.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Mentorship from JOOLA’s leadership and exposure to high-impact projects.
  • Free JOOLA gear and invitations to exclusive company events.
  • Professional development workshops and networking opportunities.
  • Potential for future full-time roles post-graduation.