About The CompanyMind the Bridge is a global organization that provides innovation advisory services for corporates and startups. With HQs in San Francisco (CA) and offices in London, Italy, and Spain, we have been working as an international bridge at the intersection between Startups and Corporations since 2007. We scout, filter, and work with 1500+ startups a year. We support global corporations in their innovation quest driving open innovation initiatives that often translate into curated deals with startups (namely Po Cs, licensing, investments, and/or acquisitions). Overall, you'll be working in a young, diverse, fast-paced environment that tries to stimulate the constant growth of employees by fostering their entrepreneurial attitude.About The RoleAs a vital member of our Business Development team, you'll spearhead the exploration and assessment of potential growth opportunities within our existing markets and projects. Your primary focus will be on identifying and nurturing strategic relationships with key prospects, assessing their needs, and aligning our solutions to drive business expansion.ResponsibilitiesConduct market research to identify new potential clients and partnersStudy large enterprises' innovation activities and collaboration with startupsProactively reach out to prospects through various channels (emails & social media mainly)



to establish connections and nurture relationshipCollaborate closely with the wider team to optimize lead-generation strategiesEffectively communicate the value proposition of our products/services to potential clientsManage and maintain a pipeline of leads and opportunities in our CRM systemProvide insights and feedback to enhance our sales and marketing strategiesA small part of your time will be dedicated to following startup and technology scouting projects for our clientsQualifications & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fieldProven track record in business development or salesIdeally, some experience in the world of Open Innovation, Venture Capital, or StartupsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage complex projects/processes and to feel comfortable with chaosEntrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to achieving goalsEnglish language proficiency and you speak Spanish and/or ItalianPitch ideas and produce well-crafted presentationsWhy Join UsAt Mind the Bridge, we consider junior talent as one of the great assets this company has. We are happy to give responsibilities as early as one deserves, without looking at age or tenure. This position represents a great learning opportunity across the board in the fields of business development & Sales, Open Innovation, Account Management, and Technology Scouting.Employment TypeInternship, Full-timeLocationHybrid i.E. 4 days on site (Barcelona) and 1 day remote per week.PerksUnlimited holidays, versátil location, great office and more!

📌 Business Development Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Mind the Bridge
📍 Barcelona