Business Development Intern

FoodLoot is a dynamic food-deals app based in Karachi, connecting restaurants, cafés, and bakeries with customers seeking great offers. As the platform grows, we are looking for a motivated business development intern to help expand our network of partners across the city. This is a full-time, paid internship lasting three months, offering hands-on experience in sales and partnership development. The role involves meeting potential vendors face-to-face, pitching the app, and onboarding them to the platform. Successful interns may be considered for a full-time position after the internship period.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new vendor leads, including restaurants, cafés, and bakeries throughout Karachi.
- Conduct in-person visits to pitch FoodLoot and explain the benefits of joining the platform.
- Sign up new vendors and assist them in going live on the app.
- Provide training to vendor staff on how to use the FoodLoot vendor app effectively.
- Maintain ongoing communication with vendors to build and nurture long-term relationships.
- Keep a daily log of leads, visits, and sign-ups to track progress and follow-ups.

Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills in both Urdu and English, with confidence in initiating conversations in person.
- Comfortable with face-to-face sales or pitching, ideally with some experience in door-to-door sales, brand ambassadorship, or similar field roles.
- Well-organized and able to manage and follow up on multiple leads independently.
- Based in Karachi and able to travel frequently across the city for vendor visits.
- Open to students and fresh graduates looking for practical experience.
- Available to commit full-time for the entire 3-month internship period.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Previous sales or field experience is highly advantageous but not mandatory.
- Monthly stipend ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.
- Work primarily from our DHA/Clifton office combined with field visits across Karachi.
- Gain real-world experience in sales and partnership development within a fast-growing startup environment.
- Opportunity for a full-time role upon successful completion of the internship.

Application Questions
Applicants will be asked to describe any previous face-to-face sales or pitching experience, including the nature of the role and outcomes achieved. They should also provide a brief pitch of FoodLoot tailored to a café owner, confirm their ability to travel across Karachi regularly, and state their availability for full-time work over the next three months, including potential start dates.

Location
This role is based in Karachi and requires in-person work and travel throughout the city.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to develop their sales skills, build professional relationships, and contribute to the growth of an innovative food-tech startup.