Business Development Associate, Bratislava

About the role

Help grow athme in Bratislava by connecting people through sports and bringing local communities onto the platform.

We already have a small but active community of over 200 users around volleyball and football in Bratislava. Your role is to build on that foundation: support existing activities, connect with more organizers, and help grow the range of sports people can join.

You will be athme’s local representative, working with sports organizers, student communities, clubs, companies, and players. You will work closely with our team in Denmark, with a proven playbook, clear weekly priorities, outreach materials, and regular support.

The role starts with a one-month unpaid internship and can develop into a paid student assistant position based on performance and mutual fit.

What you will do

• Build relationships with sports organizers, clubs, student organizations, universities, and companies in Bratislava

• Support our existing volleyball and football community, helping players return regularly and bring friends

• Help new hosts and organizers bring their events and communities onto athme

• Work with local partners to create recurring activities and grow participation

• Identify opportunities to introduce new sports and reach new communities

• Represent athme at campuses, sports venues, events, and community meetups

• Follow our business development playbook and adapt it to the local market

• Share feedback from players and organizers to improve the platform and local experience

What success looks like

Success means building relationships that turn into regular activity. We will agree on realistic priorities and targets together, focusing on:

• More recurring events and reliable, active hosts

• Players returning, bringing friends, and trying more sports

• New organizers and communities joining athme

• Local partnerships that consistently bring people into events

• Growing awareness of athme across Bratislava’s sports and student communities

Who we are looking for

You do not need previous business development or startup experience. We care more about your energy, reliability, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

You could be a strong fit if:

• You are a student living in Bratislava

• You enjoy sports, meeting people, and building relationships

• You feel comfortable approaching organizers and starting conversations

• You are proactive, organized, and follow through on what you start

• You can take ownership and ask for support when needed

• You are curious about business, startups, and community building

• You have participated in sports teams, student organizations, volunteering, or events

Support and onboarding

From the beginning, you will receive:

• Structured onboarding and a practical business development playbook

• Clear weekly priorities and realistic targets

• Outreach materials, templates, and relevant contacts

• Regular check-ins and feedback

• Direct support with partner conversations and local challenges

• Close collaboration with the founding team

You will have real responsibility, with clear direction and support.

Internship structure and paid opportunity

The position begins with a one-month unpaid internship, giving both sides time to test the collaboration through practical work.

You will gain hands-on experience in partnerships, community growth, business development, and marketplace operations.

If you demonstrate reliability, initiative, and measurable progress, and the collaboration is a strong mutual fit, the role can continue as a paid student assistant position. We will review progress together at the end of the month and discuss the next step.

What we offer

• Experience growing a live sports platform with an existing local community

• Direct exposure to partnerships, growth, operations, and product

• Close collaboration with the founding team

• A clear playbook and ongoing support

• Flexibility alongside your studies

• Opportunities to build a strong local and international network

• Meaningful responsibility and visible impact

• A path to a paid student position based on performance and mutual fit

• Longer-term growth opportunities, including potential equity for people who grow with athme

Duration

Initial period: One-month unpaid internship

Possible next step: Paid part-time or full time role