Sponsor Sales And Relations Intern

Internship • Evanston, IL, United States of America

46,108 - 58,383 (Yearly) Added 1 week, 2 days ago

Summary

LOCATION

Evanston/Chicago area

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred major in sports marketing, sales, or business; self-motivated; experience in sales and customer relations; ability to track KPIs; basic proficiency in graphic design; strong problem-solving and communication skills; must reside in the Evanston area; commitment from November to July.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Source potential sponsors, develop sponsorship decks, engage with sponsors, optimize sponsorship offerings, ensure sponsor obligations are met, maintain relationships with sponsors, and evaluate emerging social channels.

INDUSTRY

Sports Marketing

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Sponsor Sales and Relations intern will support the Chicago Union ultimate frisbee team in partnership sales and marketing, helping to grow team sponsorships and ensure a positive experience for sponsors.

This job opportunity's compensation is primarily commission-based – this position could also be used towards school credit if needed for an internship.

The Sponsor Sales and Relations intern will work closely with the General Manager and other various members of the organization and be involved in the partnership sales and marketing strategy of the Chicago Union. This individual will support the team by growing team sponsorship and delivering on partner agreements.

The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a consistent structure, can-do attitude, and top-notch creative execution. Moreover, this individual must take initiative independently and manage ambiguity while embodying the vision, mission, and core values of the Chicago Union ultimate frisbee team.

Responsibilities

Source a list of potential Sponsors in the Evanston/Chicago communities
Develop and Update sponsorship procurement decks on a per client basis (as needed)
Reach out to potential sponsors in Evanston and Chicago, and pitch various sponsorship engagement opportunities
Work with senior management to optimize sponsorship package offerings, and custom-tailor sponsorships and fan activations as needed for potential sponsors
Sponsor Assurance - ensure that sponsor obligations are being met (advertising, social media, tickets, etc.)
Maintain relationships with team and league sponsors – keep consistent engagement with sponsors and ensure a seamless experience partnering with the Union
Identify and evaluate emerging social channels, features, applications, platforms, tools, and strategies; implement when beneficial to strategic objectives

Qualifications

Major in sports marketing, sales, or business preferred
Strongly self-motivated – this is primarily a commission-based sales position
Experience in sales
Experience in managing customer relations and maintaining professional relationships
Experience in tracking KPI’s
Basic proficiency with graphic design software preferred
Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at the same time
Incredible attention to detail
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Must reside in the Evanston area
Ability to commit to November - July

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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