<p> <span style="font-weight:400;">As an Associate you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">It’s basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.</span> </p> <p><strong><br>General Job Description</strong> </p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The LA team is hiring 1 associate to support<a href="https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/la-jp-morgan"> Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">As the business development associate you will use both your sales and business skills to help create and build client relationships for our companies. In this role you'll work with the startups to develop marketing plans to drive lead generation and sales opportunities. This role is a temporary, full time position.</span></p> <p><strong><br>Deliverables</strong> </p><ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Develop prospect list of potential customers for companies</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Design and facilitate customer discovery sessions for companies</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Make sales calls to prospective customers</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Conduct competitive analysis for companies</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Contribute to lead generation efforts</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Develop marketing plans</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Assist in program related needs as they occur</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Qualifications</strong> </p><ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Demonstrated interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"> <span style="font-weight:400;">MBA preferred or </span><span style="font-weight:400;">BA in business, finance, sales, with minimum 2-3 years relevant experience (financial modeling, growth hacking, lead generation, etc.)</span> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Able to jump in and complete any task quickly and effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Be a problem solver and effective communicator.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A drive to get better every single day and are always looking for opportunities to learn.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A positive outlook, desire to learn and meet new people, lots of energy and enthusiasm.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Authorized to work as a contractor in the United States.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Currently live in Los Angeles or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation Range</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">: $2,700 Monthly</span></p> <p><strong>Start/End Dates</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">: early March - mid June</span></p> <p><strong>Testimonials</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Dirk Lehmann –</span><a href="https://medium.com/@DirkLehmann/techstars-associate-program-the-better-startup-mba-897d8070a313#.pwphhkauk"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?</span></a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Duc Luan Dam -</span><a href="https://medium.com/@luandd/luan-do-you-ever-sleep-being-an-associate-at-techstars-part-1-d54e64fc80b0"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)</span></a> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>About Techstars Los Angeles Accelerators</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan is open to founders of any and all backgrounds, with a focus on Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs building startups in healthcare, wellness, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Energy, Robotics, FinTech, Mobility, Logistics, LegalTech, Education, and CPG. Through game-changing investment community partnerships, together we will take steps towards dismantling institutional, structural, and systematic barriers that often limit opportunities.</span></p>