Innovation & New Business Associate at iStore

Job Description

• The iStore is looking for a Innovation & New Business Associate that will play a key role in the innovation space, focusing  on the development and implementation of new business initiatives, client proposals, and internal projects. It’s a hands-on, high-energy position that blends creativity, commercial thinking, and project coordination, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative sales driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Proposals & Business Development Support

• Develop, refine and format impactful client-facing proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate follow-ups post client engagements, ensuring momentum and clarity on next steps.
• Work with internal teams to gather the necessary inputs, documentation and timelines for new business opportunities.

Project Coordination & Implementation

• Assist in launching new initiatives and pilots driven by the innovation team.
• Create structured action plans and manage the delivery of key project milestones.
• Track progress, manage task handovers, and ensure deadlines are met across teams.

Market Research & Idea Validation

• Conduct focused research on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes.
• Support the development of business cases and opportunity assessments through data collection, benchmarking, and concept testing.

Internal Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and internal check-ins to evolve new ideas.
• Capture meeting notes, feedback, and next steps; translate ideas into actionable briefs or tasks.
• Act as the bridge between departments — including marketing, operations, legal, and product — to ensure alignment on innovation projects.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, project coordination, consulting, or a commercial support role.
• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation projects will be an advantage.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in proposal writing and presentations.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving projects.
• A curious mindset with strong commercial and analytical thinking.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel or Google Sheets, and basic research tools.