Company Description
Play Henry is a pickleball paddle company and lifestyle brand that blends aesthetic design and pro-level performance for the next generation of pickleball players. Founded by two UVA Darden classmates in September 2023, Play Henry is an early-stage startup that provides the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact.
Job Description
Play Henry is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Intern to join our team. This role is pivotal in expanding our market presence and driving sales growth by selling our premium pickleball paddles to various retailers. You will have the unique opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring our products reach a wide audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and Pursue New Business Opportunities: Seek out and engage with potential retail partners and distributors to expand our market footprint.
- Build and Maintain Relationships: Foster strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and support.
- Sales Presentations and Product Demonstrations: Conduct compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
- Part-time (10 hrs/week), in-semester internship.
- This position is unpaid but all interns will receive commission-based compensation on products sold directly due to their influence.
Qualifications
- Education: Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven ability to represent the Play Henry brand externally to clients. Past experience in client-facing roles preferred.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Must be a team player and have outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Flexibility to work in an unstructured environment.
- Eagerness to join an early-stage startup and have fun while making an impact!
Why Join Play Henry?
- Innovative Industry Leadership: Be at the forefront of the pickleball industry, working with a brand for the next generation of players.
- Career Growth: Experience that will allow for career advancement and personal development within a startup.
- Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity for Commission: This position is unpaid but all interns will receive commission-based compensation on products sold directly due to their influence.