Job Title: Corporate Development Intern
Location: Onsite - NYC HQ - NON-REMOTE / NON-HYBRID
Job Type: Paid Internship
Compensation: Varies by Internship Level
EOP: $700/Month-$900/Month
AOP: $1600/Month-$2000/Month
This position does not offer remote work options and necessitates your presence at our NYC office, we ask that you apply ONLY if working from our NYC office is indeed feasible for you at this time.
About Gesture:
Gesture is a cutting-edge mar-tech, e-comm and tangible marketing solution company, committed to bridging the gap between brands and consumers. We operate our own logistics technology and employ in-house delivery drivers to ensure a seamless experience for our customers. Our vision is to be a great connector, and we're looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve that goal.
Position Overview:
As a Corporate Development Intern at Gesture, you will work onsite at our NYC headquarters, supporting the executive team in evaluating and executing strategic initiatives, partnerships, and potential mergers or acquisitions. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and business growth strategies, while also having the opportunity to attend corporate offsite and networking events to generate new business opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to projects that will directly impact Gesture’s growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, including potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth trends, competitive dynamics, and industry shifts.
- Support due diligence efforts by gathering and analyzing relevant data, financial reports, and business plans.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, and presentations to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, operations) to support transaction execution and integration planning.
- Attend corporate offsite events and networking functions to represent Gesture and develop potential business connections.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate development, startup, and tech ecosystems.
- Assist in developing and maintaining strategic reports for the executive team.
- Stay updated on industry trends, M&A activity, and key competitor strategies.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Enthusiasm for startups, corporate strategy, and market growth.
- Ability to work onsite full-time at our NYC headquarters.
- Interest in networking and building professional relationships.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced tech startup environment.
- Mentorship and guidance from Gesture’s executive leadership.
- Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making processes.
- Opportunities to attend industry events and expand your professional network.
- Potential for full-time opportunities based on performance.
APPLICANT PROCESS:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and any relevant coursework or projects. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and motivations for applying to this role.
Join us in driving operational excellence and success in the tech industry. We look forward to welcoming a motivated and talented marketing professional to our team!
We strongly encourage you to start by downloading our app. In addition, please visit gesture.vip at your earliest convenience to learn more about the company.
Gesture is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Internship compensation varies based on program type, academic level, and field experience:
- Early Opportunity Program (EOP): $700/Month-$900/Month
- Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP): $1600/Month-$2000/Month
Rates within each range are determined by your academic level (undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate) and relevant experience in the field. Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Gesture has a KPI and Pacesetting culture. As such, we are seeking Sharp, Motivated, High-Performing team members.
The right candidate will experience the most success in this role will have a START-UP mindset and is interested in growing with the company from a ground floor opportunity.