Pika / Go-To-Market (GTM) Intern | Company Ventures

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here

Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.

About the program:

Blackstone LaunchPad is committed to equipping primarily first generation and low-income college students with career skills and exposure for career success. Learn more here. The Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program connects students to meaningful opportunities at Blackstone and LaunchPad employer partners: Blackstone portfolio companies and select startups. Please note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms and conditions of employment, are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.

All hired interns receive mentorship and access to professional development opportunities to successfully launch their careers. Begin your journey with LaunchPad now by engaging in our Skills for Success series.
 

About Pika
Pika is a platform for residential services contractors that accelerates the sales and adoption of high-efficiency HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, using technology to address pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to build the software infrastructure that helps the build world transition to a greener future. We are backed by top investors, including Sequoia, Bling, BoxGroup, and industry leaders. 

As a Go-to-Market (GTM) Intern at Pika, you will play a crucial role in driving our growth by assisting the GTM team with sales-enablement projects, identifying and engaging potential customers, generating leads, and effectively communicating the value of our platform to prospective customers.

Intern Job Responsibilities
- Lead sales-enablement and research projects to improve the GTM team’s workflow.
- Identify qualified leads through various channels, including prospecting tools, and LinkedIn.
- Conduct outreach to prospects through phone, LinkedIn, and email campaigns to book qualified demos.
- Understand customer workflows/pain points and clearly articulate the value of Pika.

Required Qualifications
- Currently an undergraduate Junior
- Exceptional work ethic, follow-through, and judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate cross-functionally.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to collaboration and contributing to projects.

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This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.