Job Title: Business Growth & Outreach Intern
Location: Hybrid (Lagos, Nigeria)
Duration: 6 Months
Compensation: Monthly Stipend + Performance Incentives
Job Summary
Learnstar is Africa’s leading edutainment and creative learning platform, bridging the gap between education and industry by connecting learners to professionals, celebrities, and creative mentors. We develop and distribute careerfocused content across music, fashion, culinary arts, film, and entrepreneurship through our mobile-first learning platform, CSR initiatives, and events such as the Learnstar.
Job Description
We are seeking a Business Growth & Outreach Intern to support the company’s partnership development lead generation, and strategic outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about business expansion, creative industries, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers hands-on experience in growth strategy execution, corporate communications, and client relationship management within a fast-paced, innovation-driven startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Market Research & Lead Generation
●Conduct detailed market research to identify new B2B partnership opportunities (corporates, telcos, brands, institutions).
●Build and maintain a structured lead database segmented by sector, region, and engagement potential.
●Track and analyze market trends in edtech, creative economy, and CSR sponsorship to support strategic decision-making.
2. Business Development Support
●Assist in drafting partnership proposals, presentations, and sponsorship documents for corporate and institutional clients.
●Participate in stakeholder calls and followups, documenting outcomes and ensuring action items are executed promptly.
●Coordinate outreach campaigns targeting strategic partners (banks, FMCGs, media houses, and development agencies).
●Support the preparation of pitch decks, memos, and post-meeting reports for senior management.
3. Brand & Event Outreach
●Support event planning, outreach, and logistics for Learnstar’s major events (Creative Summit, Skills for All initiatives).
●Manage guest and partner communications pre- and post-event to ensure smooth relationship management.
●Collaborate with the marketing team to amplify partnership visibility through newsletters, press releases, and social media.
4. Data Tracking & Reporting
●Track business development metrics and maintain accurate CRM records.
●Generate weekly and monthly progress reports on outreach, lead status, and partnership development.
●Contribute to KPI tracking dashboards and measure engagement success rates.
5. Relationship Management
●Maintain communication with existing partners, sponsors, and collaborators to nurture long term relationships.
●Represent Learnstar in select industry events and partnership meetings, under supervision.
●Draft professional emails, letters, and business correspondence that align with Learnstar’s communication standards.
Requirements
Education
●Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, Economics, or a related field.
●Strong academic background and demonstrable interest in entrepreneurship, partnerships, and creative industries.
Experience
●Prior internship or volunteer experience in business development, marketing, or communications (preferred but not mandatory).
●Familiarity with CRM tools, market research methods, and business presentation software (PowerPoint, Notion, or Google Workspace).
●Exposure to event coordination or stakeholder management is an added advantage.
Desired Skills & Competencies
●Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English, capable of producing business-standard reports and correspondence.
●Research & Analytical Ability: Able to gather data, synthesize insights, and make practical recommendations.
●Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple outreach pipelines simultaneously with attention to detail.
●Professionalism & Maturity: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and discretion when handling partner interactions.
●Tech-Savviness: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, AI and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot or Zoho).
●Team Collaboration: Works effectively within crossfunctional teams, exhibiting initiative and adaptability.
●Results Orientation: Demonstrated ability to work towards measurable outcomes under minimal supervision.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the internship, the intern will:
●Gain practical experience in business development and partnership management in a high-impact startup environment.
●Build a portfolio of executed partnership campaigns, sponsorship decks,
and outreach initiatives.
●Develop a professional network across corporate, creative, and tech industries in Nigeria and beyond.
●Understand how to translate research and communication into measurable business growth outcomes.
Application Process
Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining their motivation and suitability for the role to team@learnstar.co with the subject line:“Business Growth & Outreach Intern – [Your Name]”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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