Corporate Development Intern, Gesture
$1,600 to $2,000 monthly + commissions and bonuses
5 days a week in office
Gifting platform
Be an early applicant
Gifting platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$1,600 to $2,000 monthly + commissions and bonuses
5 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide an on-demand solution to the historical problem of overpriced gifting and reduce wait time for deliveries.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Enthusiasm for startups, corporate strategy, and market growth
- Ability to work onsite full-time at our NYC headquarters
- Interest in networking and building professional relationships
- Gesture has a KPI and Pacesetting culture. As such, we are seeking Sharp, Motivated, High-Performing team members
- The right candidate will experience the most success in this role will have a START-UP mindset and is interested in growing with the company from a ground floor opportunity
What the job involves
- As a Corporate Development Intern at Gesture, you will work onsite at our NYC headquarters, supporting the executive team in evaluating and executing strategic initiatives, partnerships, and potential mergers or acquisitions
- You will gain hands-on experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and business growth strategies, while also having the opportunity to attend corporate offsite and networking events to generate new business opportunities
- This role offers a unique chance to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to projects that will directly impact Gesture’s growth
- Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, including potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth trends, competitive dynamics, and industry shifts
- Support due diligence efforts by gathering and analyzing relevant data, financial reports, and business plans
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, and presentations to inform decision-making
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, operations) to support transaction execution and integration planning
- Attend corporate offsite events and networking functions to represent Gesture and develop potential business connections
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate development, startup, and tech ecosystems
- Assist in developing and maintaining strategic reports for the executive team
- Stay updated on industry trends, M&A activity, and key competitor strategies
Application process
- Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and any relevant coursework or projects. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and motivations for applying to this role
Our take
In a world where traditional gift-giving has become increasingly complex, Gesture emerges as a beacon of innovation. Recognizing the challenges people face in sending gifts, the company harnesses technology akin to money transfer apps like Venmo to empower effortless gift-sending, and ensure swift delivery within hours.
Leveraging AI technology, Gesture's SmartSend feature streamlines gift delivery. One interesting function is that it enables secure gifting without the need for extensive recipient information, tackling a longstanding barrier and frustration associated with traditional gift delivery services.
Gesture aims to solidify its position as a premier gifting platform, catering to both consumer-to-consumer and corporate B2B gifting needs. All-in-all, the company seeks to become the go-to platform for every gifting occasion.
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Company benefits
- Flexible Schedule: Work from home or remotely, and choose a flexible schedule that works for you
- Best in Class Training: We may be a start-up but we make sure you get all the training and experience of any large company
- Great Benefits: Gesture offers unlimited paid time off and other great benefits from the day you start
- Free Gestures: We are all about sending gifts, this is why we give our team members free Gestures each month
- Great Internships: Our intern program is one of the best paid and unpaid internship programs in the industry
- Team Building Days: Gesture takes mental health very serious; we take time each week to take a break and build together
Company HQ
Garment District, New York, NY
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