06 Aug
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Furhour
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Bengaluru
Furhour is a growing pet-focused platform connecting pet parents, pet service providers, and animal lovers through a vibrant community ecosystem.
About the Role: At Furhour, great service starts with trusted partners. We are looking for a high-energy Business Development & Partner Engagement Intern to help us build relationships with and onboard top veterinary clinics, grooming salons, pet boarding facilities, and specialized pet stores across Bangalore.
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role where you’ll focus on in-person partner discovery, platform onboarding, and ongoing merchant success.
What You Will Own
Partner Mapping & Discovery: Identify, map out, and evaluate top-rated veterinary practices, pet grooming centers, boarding facilities, and pet hubs across key Bangalore neighborhoods.
In-Person Meetings & Consultative Pitching: Visit pet care clinics and centers to demonstrate the Furhour platform to owners, clinic managers, and head veterinarians.
Onboarding & Profile Setup: Guide new partners through digital contract signing, profile configuration, service slot setup, and menu/pricing optimization on our platform.
Merchant Activation & Relationship Management: Conduct follow-up visits and check-ins to ensure partners are active, comfortable with the app, and updating their availability schedules.
Partner Collateral Deployment: Coordinate the placement of co-branded marketing materials (QR standees, counter displays, and appointment cards) at partner locations.
CRM & Pipeline Tracking: Maintain up-to-date records of partner status,
feedback, and engagement metrics in our internal database.
Targeted Outreach: Perform light, introductory phone and email follow-ups strictly to confirm appointments or clarify onboarding details with partners.
Who We Are Looking For:
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional face-to-face communication, relationship-building, and active listening skills.
Local Language Proficiency: Fluency in English; working knowledge or fluency in Kannada or Hindi is a solid plus for ground visits.
Professional & Persuasive: Able to represent the Furhour brand professionally when interacting with business owners, vets, and clinic management.
Detail-Oriented & Organized: Diligent with operational tracking, documentation, and managing follow-up timelines.
Mobile & Adaptable: Comfortable moving around key commercial and residential hubs in Bangalore.
Startup Mindset: Highly proactive, self-driven, and excited to build a business ecosystem from the ground up.
Passion for Pets: Genuine affinity for pets and interest in the pet-care industry is highly preferred!
Perks & Compensation:
Stipend: ₹5,000 / month + Travel Reimbursements + Performance Bonuses.
Career Growth: Official Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation from the leadership team.
Direct Mentorship: Hands-on experience working directly with our founding/operations team in startup growth and B2B partnerships.
? Location: Bangalore (Field / Hybrid)
⏳ Duration: 2–3 Months (Immediate Joining Preferred)
📌 Business Development Intern (Bengaluru)
🏢 Furhour
📍 Bengaluru