Commercial Partnership Intern

Toyota North America • TRD Indiana, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is looking for motivated, high-performing students who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans by advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. A TRD internship provides students with valuable learning opportunities outside the classroom while working alongside experienced professionals in the motorsports and automotive industry. As a TRD intern, you will be an integral part of the team and will receive assignments that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program, pursuing a field of study in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or Journalism.
• Rising senior with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA required).
• Proficient with MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel if necessary and work select weekends or holidays in support of race events and partner hospitality.
• Must be located in Indiana. Candidates willing to self-relocate are welcome to apply; the intern is solely responsible for all relocation, temporary housing, and daily transportation arrangements and expenses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with email marketing tools and design software such as Adobe, InDesign, Canva, or similar is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage dynamic email marketing tool(s) to support partnership management, business development, and communications efforts (i.e., digital newsletter, LinkedIn content, etc.).
• Manage design layout, content scheduling, editorial creation, previewing, and the approval process.
• Set up and manage audience databases using email marketing / CRM software platforms (i.e., MailChimp or other).
• Interact with various TRD departments to assess and gather stories and newsworthy content (including supporting photography and videography assets).
• Assist the Commercial Team with regular client performance reporting, including gathering trackside and digital imagery assets, compiling metrics, and proofreading presentations prior to partner distribution.
• Support the development of comprehensive partner Case Studies highlighting TRD collaboration initiatives and demonstrating measurable ROI.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on the creation of new materials (i.e., at-track itineraries, gifting, and merchandise).
• Set up, update, and manage interactive digital presentation platforms.
• Assist the Business Development team with industry research and prospecting.
• Provide at-track and special event support and guest management, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Real-World Sports Marketing Experience: Hands-on experience executing integrated partner marketing, corporate communications, and sponsorship activation in elite professional motorsports.
• Content & Editorial Campaign Management: Practical experience running end-to-end digital communications, managing CRM/audience databases, and producing executive-level newsletters and social content.
• Client Reporting & Analytics Proficiency: Direct training in client reporting and developing impactful commercial case studies.
• Business Development Experience: Exposure to the partnership sales lifecycle, including industry analytics, prospect research, and building presentation database platforms.
• Event Operations & VIP Hospitality Skills: Experiential learning through trackside activations, special event coordination, and guest management in a high-stakes racing environment.
• Cross-Functional Industry Exposure: Broad collaboration across engineering, public relations, creative media, and executive teams within a world-class automotive performance brand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern