Business Strategy Associate- Internship (M/W/N)

As a Business Strategy Associate intern at Believe, your main responsibilities will include supporting the team in defining key market strategies, conducting market studies, analyzing competitive landscapes, and modeling commercial opportunities. You will also play a crucial role in profitability analysis and collaborating with local sales and central teams to strengthen Believe's Artist Services offerings. Additionally, you will contribute to business performance reporting communicated to top management.

To apply for the Business Strategy Associate internship at Believe, you should be a student or graduate with a master’s degree in business or engineering. Previous experience in analytics and business, along with strong problem-solving skills, is highly valued. Good communication, team collaboration abilities, and proficiency in English are essential, while knowledge of French is a plus.

Believe's internship program is designed to foster both personal and professional growth through tailored training and coaching. Interns have access to wellness programs, remote working policies, and opportunities to engage in employee volunteering through the ambassador program. This supportive environment allows interns to thrive and develop skills essential for their future careers.

The work culture at Believe is collaborative and inclusive, emphasizing teamwork and communication. As an intern, you will be encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to strategic decisions while working with diverse groups across the company. Believe values creativity and innovation, ensuring that each team member can make a significant impact within their role.

As a Business Strategy Associate intern at Believe, you will work on various strategic and analytical projects, including conducting market studies, competitive analysis, and profitability assessments. You will also be involved in coordinating cross-functional projects, which will provide you with a well-rounded experience in business strategy and analytics while directly impacting Believe's growth in the music industry.

In answering this question, detail any previous internships or academic projects where you conducted market analysis. Outline the tools and methodologies you utilized, any findings you discovered, and how those insights could apply to the role at Believe. Highlight your analytical skills and your ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

When answering this question, consider researching a particular market and discussing key factors such as cultural trends, competitive landscape, and local artist collaborations. Propose a multi-step approach that includes market entrance strategies, promotional efforts, and partnerships that align with Believe's mission to support local artists.

To respond effectively, share your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing active listening and open communication. Describe a past experience where you managed differing opinions and how you facilitated a consensus that benefited the project's outcome, demonstrating your ability to maintain a collaborative environment.

Identify specific metrics such as revenue growth, artist engagement, and market share as critical indicators of success. Back your points with reasoning on how these metrics align with Believe's goals and how you would contribute to measuring and analyzing them during your internship.

Discuss your familiarity with various data analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, or any statistical software. Share examples of how you've used these tools for analysis in past projects and express your eagerness to learn and master any additional tools that may be required at Believe.

Communicate your passion for music and how Believe's mission aligns with your personal values. Discuss what attracts you to the company's culture and opportunities for growth, and mention any specific projects or initiatives by Believe that resonate with you to further demonstrate your interest.

Describe your organizational strategies, such as using task management tools, setting deadlines, and maintaining open communication with team members. Give an example of how you successfully managed competing priorities in the past and the outcome of that experience.

Highlight key skills such as analytical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability as essential for the role. Provide examples of how you have developed these skills in your academic or professional experience, demonstrating your suitability for the internship.

Choose an example that showcases your ability to adapt and learn on the job. Describe the challenge, how you approached learning the new information or skill, and how it contributed to the success of the project, reinforcing your capacity to thrive in fast-paced environments.

When answering this question, discuss Believe's mission to support artists and labels in the digital ecosystem. Explain the significance of their services, such as distribution, marketing, and data analytics, highlighting your understanding of the music industry's changing landscape and Believe's position within it.