Client Services Intern

PGA Tour • Richmond, VA

2d

About The Position

The Best Players Need the Best People. The Client Services Intern is responsible for assisting the Tournament Manager and the Sales team with the management of client hospitality fulfillment and sponsorship activation. The tournament has over 150 clients engaged in sponsorship, hospitality and the Pro-Am, in addition to many other special events hosted throughout tournament week. When most people think of the PGA TOUR, they envision famous golfers, exciting tournaments, and the TOUR’s generous support of more than 3,000 charities. We are all of these things, but there’s much more to the PGA TOUR than meets the eye. Behind the TOUR’s international reputation for sports excellence and philanthropic leadership is a dedicated team of business, sports management and entertainment professionals working together to support our players and advance our mission. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., we’re a dynamic group of individuals with diverse talents who share a deep respect for the sport of golf and the positive impact it has in communities across the United States and internationally. If your goals include being part of an exciting team that emphasizes professional development and the personal satisfaction of contributing to important causes, we encourage you to explore the many advantages and benefits of a career with the TOUR.

Requirements

• Graduating senior or graduate student from an accredited four-year college or university or currently possess a bachelor's degree
• Eligible to work in the United States; International students must have all visas and employment authorizations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, corporate clients, volunteers, club members and public
• Must take initiative, operate proactively, and think independently in project management and problem solving
• Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously
• Self-discipline with schedule and time management
• Organization, attention to detail and follow-through are crucial
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and to lift/move boxes of supplies and apparel potentially weighing 45 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

• Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Communications, or comparable majors preferred

Responsibilities

• Communication and public relations with corporate clients
• Tracking of contracts, client information, deal sheets and accounts receivable
• Coordination of client asset fulfillment
• Assist corporate clients with tournament partnership including accessing and managing digital tickets
• Participate in outreach to group grounds ticket sales prospects
• Curate and distribute the tournament’s monthly sponsor newsletter and ticket holder newsletter
• Assist with execution of Executive Women’s Day, the Pro-Am and Honorary Observer program
• Oversee client services during tournament week
• Assist with Tournament’s grassroots marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event
• Assist with Tournament social media and marketing
• Assist with event pre-planning & logistics
• Work closely with the Tournament’s title sponsor consortium and host club
• Assist with other Tournament and Sales related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plus employer match and contribution
• Health Savings Account/Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Membership to TPC Sawgrass

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern