INTERN INNOVATION MANAGER (m/w/d)

ZATAP; Winterthur; Hybrid; CHF 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic innovation firm in Switzerland is seeking an Intern Innovation Manager to join their Business Development and Sales Team. The internship is set for a minimum of six months and may lead to full-time employment. You will be researching and developing business opportunities while collaborating closely with the management team. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of strategic decision-making from the start.

Qualifications

• Completed or nearly completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail with a troubleshooting attitude.
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop business opportunities.
• Use feedback to improve products and business models.
• Support sales team to win customers.
• Implement technologies for competitive advantage.
• Professionally represent the company.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness

Troubleshooting

Education

BSc/BA in Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Engineering or related field

Tools

Scrum

Design Thinking

Mobile application development

NFC technology

Job description

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,[e-mail]). 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.).

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