Partnerships & Operations Trainee

FIA · Geneva, Switzerland Join the FIA's Business Development Mobility team and contribute to strategic partnerships that support innovation across the global mobility ecosystem. As a Partnerships & Operations Trainee, you will help grow our network of business partners while supporting operational projects. Your main focus will be partner research, outreach, digital sales, and pipeline management. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will identify and engage prospective partners, prepare commercial materials, and help coordinate collaboration between partners, FIA Members, and internal teams. You will report to the Project and Operations Manager and work closely with the Business Development Coordinator and Head of Business Development, with occasional collaboration with the Member Relations & Development Director. Missions and Responsibilities Partner Prospecting & Digital Sales Prospect, identify, and qualify potential partners. Build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities. Drive personalised partner engagement through digital channels such as email and LinkedIn. Prepare partnership decks, proposals, and presentations. Track leads and partner interactions using our tools and CRM. Assist with meetings, market mapping, and partner coordination. Identify opportunities and optimise partner acquisition based on our product offerings. Project & Operational Assistance Help coordinate cross-functional projects under supervision. Assist with planning tasks, including timelines, milestones, documentation, and progress tracking. Support the implementation and improvement of internal workflows and processes. Contribute to database updates, record keeping, and administrative tasks. Reporting & Analysis Help compile performance metrics and partner/club activity reports. Support the development and tracking of KPIs. Assist in data organisation and preparation for review by senior managers. Profile Currently pursuing a master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field. Excellent communication in English (written and spoken), with strong interpersonal skills. Well-organised, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks. Strong in using digital tools, including CRM, LinkedIn, email outreach, and collaboration platforms. Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Knowledge of tools such as Esker, Sage, Power Automate, or Power BI is a plus. Good understanding of AI tools and a keen interest in using them to improve ways of working. Strong interest in partnerships, business development, digital sales, and operational coordination. Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative.