Channel Partnerships Intern

Descripción del puesto:

About the company

Founders today are building global companies from day one - but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that!

We're building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building.
Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment.

Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we're building for the next generation of global companies.

About the role

As a Channel Partnerships Intern, you will be involved in developing and managing relationships with channel partners to drive sales and revenue. The ideal candidate will have experience in channel management, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of the sales process.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to learn the dynamics of communication and relationship building, a bit of business development, and the sales process. At Aspire, we work to make a difference in our community with talented & motivated team members in a diverse, energetic workplace; and a company dedicated to your success, growth, and advancement.
* Identify and onboard new partners that would be relevant as Aspire Channel Sales Partners
* Provide support and guidance to partners on product and solution offerings
* Manage the performance of existing partners
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, and work closely with them to achieve mutual goals
* Collaborate with the sales and onboarding team to align sales and channel efforts
* Implement channel partner programs, such as training, marketing, and incentives
* Help the team to organize & plan online and offline branding events with partners in a monthly basis. Identify and resolve conflicts and challenges within the channel

About the Team:
At Aspire, we believe that the customer journey is at the heart of our success. Our Commercial Team is committed to engaging with new customers, ensuring their seamless onboarding experience, and growing our existing customers by building strategic long-term relationships. By offering personalized support and tailored solutions, our Commercial team empowers customers to fully leverage the power of Aspire and achieve their business goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Communicated, or related fields
* Ability to work fast and willing to work on Business Development activities
* Structured, and critical and analytical thinking
* Effective planning, organizational and communication skills
* Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
* Have strong work ethic, eagerness to learn as well as make new connections with prospects

Internship Commitment: Full-time/part-time (at least 3-4 working days) internship for at least 3 months, starting in February 2025
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior internship experience in business development or managing partners
* Internship Commitment: Full-time internship for 6 months
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