IN A NUTSHELL
We are looking for an Intern Innovation Manager to join our Business Development and Sales Team and help us develop the next big thing. The position will start immediately or, as agreed, for a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve months. After the successful completion of the internship, promising candidates are usually offered full-time employment within the company. It is an exciting role in an impactful team where you are part of strategic decision-making and take responsibility from day one.
You must be legally authorized to work in Switzerland (Swiss citizen, EU/EFTA citizen, Swiss residence permit holder) to apply for this job.
Apply by email to Sergio Muster (Co-founder & Chief HR Officer, career@zatap.io). Include your resume, cover letter, and current notice period.
ZATAP
Where Digital meets Physical. We at ZATAP strive to make people happy by connecting physical products with the digital dimension, creating an immersive experience for consumers and fans. We envision a future where every product tells a captivating story, engendering trust and building meaningful connections. We aim to define the industry standard for phygital. Learn more about our technology.
We are usually in the office three days a week and two days working from home. Additionally, working from other places can be possible depending on the tasks and mutual agreement.
The role
We are looking for an Intern Innovation Manager to research, locate, and develop business opportunities while working closely with our management team. Your goal will be to develop and improve ZATAP’s product and business model and help gain traction within our target markets by winning customers.
Responsibilities
- Research, locate, and develop business opportunities.
- Gather, consolidate, and use stakeholders’ feedback to improve and adjust colletID’s product and business model.
- Support the sales team to gain traction within our target markets by winning customers.
- Discover and implement new technologies that yield a competitive advantage.
- Professionally represent ZATAP at all times.
Personal attributes
- Someone who sees the big picture and can dig into the details, rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
- Desire for the entrepreneurial atmosphere of a small company.
- Self-motivating personality who’s eager to succeed and increase revenue.
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc/BA completed or about to be completed in Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Resourcefulness and troubleshooting attitude with attention to detail.
- Experience working in a dynamic (i.e., “startup”) environment is a plus.
Preferred
- Passion for sports and/or fashion.
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with any of the following methodologies and technologies is a plus: Scrum, Design Thinking, mobile application development (iOS and Android), cryptography, blockchain as well as NFC technology.
- Strong interest in human-centered and agile methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean, etc.).