Commercial Excellence Lead Malmö (Student)

Commercial Excellence Lead, Malmö

Help grow athme in Malmö by building relationships with existing sports communities and supporting them in bringing their activities onto the platform.

You will be athme’s local representative in Malmö, working with sports organizers, student communities, clubs, companies, and players. Although the role is based locally, you will work closely with our headquarters team in Denmark.

You will receive a proven playbook, clear weekly priorities, outreach materials, regular check-ins, and ongoing support. You are not expected to enter the market alone or develop the strategy from scratch. Your responsibility is to execute and adapt an existing approach while helping us understand what works best in Malmö.

What you will do

Identify and connect with sports clubs, student organizations, informal groups, universities, and companies in MalmöBuild relationships with organizers, hosts, and community leadersIntroduce communities to athme and help them understand how the platform can support their activitiesHelp onboard organizers, events, and entire communities onto the platformSupport existing partners in running recurring activities and growing participationAttend relevant events, campuses, sports venues, and community meetupsFollow and execute athme’s local business development playbookWork closely with the headquarters team on priorities, outreach, and follow-upsShare insights about the Malmö market and identify new partnership opportunitiesCollect feedback from organizers and players to improve the product and local experience

What success looks like

Success is not about transforming the Malmö market overnight. It is about consistently building relationships and creating measurable progress with support from the wider team.

Over Time, This Means

New sports communities and organizers joining athmeStrong relationships with local partners and community leadersMore recurring events and active hosts on the platformOrganic player growth through established communitiesGrowing awareness of athme across Malmö’s sports and student ecosystemStrong execution of the playbook, adapted to the local marketClose collaboration between Malmö and the headquarters team in Denmark

Who we are looking for

You do not need previous business development or startup experience. We care more about your energy, reliability, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

You Could Be a Strong Fit If

You enjoy sports, meeting people, and building relationshipsYou are comfortable approaching organizers and starting conversationsYou are structured and follow through on what you startYou are proactive, curious, and willing to learn by doingYou can take ownership while also asking for support when neededYou are business-minded but natural and approachableYou have been involved in student organizations, volunteering, sports teams, events, or community initiativesYou actively play or follow sports such as football, padel, volleyball, fitness, running, or similarYou are a student, ideally living in Malmö and studying in DenmarkYou understand the Malmö and Copenhagen student environment, or are excited to work across both cities

Support and onboarding

You will not be left alone to figure out how to grow athme in Malmö.

From The Beginning, You Will Receive

A structured onboarding processA practical business development playbookClear weekly priorities and realistic targetsOutreach materials, templates, and relevant contactsRegular meetings with the headquarters teamOngoing feedback and sparringDirect support when approaching communities or handling challengesClose collaboration with the founding team

You will have real responsibility, but always with clear direction and support.

Internship structure and growth opportunity

The position begins with a one-month unpaid internship, allowing both sides to test the collaboration in a real working environment.

During this period, you will work closely with the athme team and gain hands-on experience in business development, partnerships, community growth, and marketplace operations.

If the collaboration is a strong mutual fit and you demonstrate reliability, initiative, and progress, the role can continue as a paid student assistant position.

What we offer

Hands-on experience growing a live product used by real sports communitiesDirect exposure to business development, partnerships, growth, operations, and productClose collaboration with the founding teamA clear playbook and structured support from DenmarkMeaningful responsibility without being expected to know everything from day oneFlexibility alongside your studiesOpportunities to build a strong local network in Malmö and CopenhagenA role where your work creates visible and measurable impactThe possibility of continuing in a paid student positionLong-term growth opportunities, including potential equity for people who grow with athme

Duration

Initial period: One-month unpaid internship

Possible next step: Paid student assistant position based on performance and mutual fit