Sales And Operations Intern

Summary

Join Zitara Technologies, a YCombinator company revolutionizing renewable energy, as a part-time MBA Sales and Operations Intern. This role offers hands-on experience in a high-growth startup, working directly with executive leadership. You will support executive and sales team operations, contribute to financial and strategic planning, assist with marketing and communications, and collaborate across departments. The ideal candidate is a current MBA student or recent graduate with 2-5+ years of experience in consulting, finance, or related fields. The position is remote or hybrid in San Francisco, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Requirements

• Be a current MBA student or recent MBA graduate
• Have 2-5+ years of professional experience in consulting, finance, or related business operations
• Possess strong proficiency in financial modeling using Excel or Google Sheets
• Have excellent PowerPoint/Google Slides skills for creating impactful presentations
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrate interest in renewables and addressing climate change
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Have a proven ability to make “order out of chaos”

Responsibilities

• Support Executive and Sales Team Operations
• Assist in product marketing initiatives, including market research and competitive analysis
• Conduct market sizing exercises to identify growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain sales operations processes and tools
• Create a comprehensive market analysis report for our key product offerings
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making
• Assist in creating investor presentations and board meeting materials
• Support fundraising efforts by preparing financial projections and pitch decks
• Develop a robust financial model for our next funding round
• Contribute to marketing strategy development and execution
• Create high-quality presentations and sales collateral
• Assist in crafting management communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain and grow prospective customer database
• Work closely with various departments to gather insights and data for strategic initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for business improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Have prior experience in a startup environment
• Possess knowledge of the energy or cleantech industry
• Be familiar with CRM systems and sales operations processes

Benefits

• $50/hr Cash Compensation
• Part-time (5-10 hours per week) Work Schedule
• Remote or San Francisco, CA (hybrid) Location