Marketing Partnerships Intern
Description:
This is an unpaid, 20 hour per week internship with the Stockton Heat – AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. This position is for college credit, and includes practical experience in the corporate sales and services field. There will be educational training regarding sales, customer service, industry best practices, and operational aspects of a professional athletic organization.
Position Duties:
- Ensure that all facets of assigned sponsorship accounts are given service with professionalism and attention to detail
- Create proposals, proof of performance reviews, and reports as assigned
- Understand client objectives and goals to create tailored partnership proposals
- Create internal checklists to ensure all client needs are being met
- Create new business opportunities through connecting with prospective clients via cold-calling, networking, and setting appointments
- Learn and implement the entire sales process: Prospecting, setting a meeting, selling the product, finalizing agreement, executing deliverables, and routine follow-ups
Personal Attributes
- Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivating and professional
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong networking skills
- Ability to problem solve creatively
Skills and Experience
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing or Management, Business, Communications or other related field preferred
- Desire to learn and understand the process of successful corporate partnerships, activation, and sales strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar
Email application to: ckoopman@stocktonheat.com
