Local Business Growth Associate (University Students)
Are you looking for more than just a typical student job?
At What's On In Birmingham, we're building a local media platform that helps independent businesses grow while strengthening our local community.
We're looking for ambitious university students who want to gain real commercial experience, develop valuable professional skills and earn performance-based income while studying.
You'll work directly with the founder, receive practical mentoring and help grow one of Birmingham's newest local media brands.
What You'll Do
- Build relationships with local business owners
- Introduce businesses to What's On In Birmingham
- Research local businesses
- Attend networking and community events
- Create simple media content
- Represent the WOI brand professionally
What You'll Learn
- Business Development
- Sales & Communication
- Marketing
- Networking
- CRM (HubSpot)
- AI Tools
- Professional Relationship Building
What You'll Receive
- Direct mentoring from the founder
- Weekly coaching and practical training
- Flexible working around your university schedule
- Real commercial experience
- Launch support during onboarding
- Performance-based commission for every business you help bring on board
- Opportunities to grow as the business grows
Who We're Looking For
No previous sales experience is required.
We're looking for students who are:
- Reliable
- Curious and willing to learn
- Positive and professional
- Comfortable speaking with people
- Interested in building real business experience
We'll teach you the skills—you bring the attitude.
About What's On In Birmingham
What's On In Birmingham is a local media and business growth platform. Our mission is to help local businesses grow, strengthen local communities and create opportunities for the people who live here.
If you're looking to gain practical business experience while building skills that will benefit your future career, we'd love to hear from you.
send your CV to [email protected]
Pay: £25,420.00-£76,890.70 per year
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this opportunity?
- What course are you studying?
- This role involves speaking with local business owners. How comfortable are you starting conversations with new people?
- Tell us about a time you took the initiative to organise, lead or improve something. It can be at university, work, volunteering or in your personal life.
- Why should we choose you over other applicants?
- Are you available to attend networking events and visit local businesses in Birmingham?
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
Work Location: On the road
