Intern, Rights Sponsorship Sales
About The Position
THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. As a trusted partner to the world’s most iconic teams, leagues, venues and governing bodies, our rights sales group leverages our unrivaled network and expertise in the industry to build compelling commercial propositions. We broker effective deals between rights-holders and brands, delivering mutual value for both parties. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. The Rights team represents global and national best-in-class rights holder clients to drive commercial revenue through strategy consultation and selling sponsorship assets, where the team acts as an extension of our retainer clients. As a key member of the Rights team, this individual will be responsible for learning how to support the Rights team with all facets of global and regional sponsorship sales. This position will gain first-hand experience working within a global network of industry experts as well as gain exposure to some of the world’s most premier corporations and sport/entertainment organizations.
Requirements
- Demonstrate an understanding and a passion for industry verticals like media, sports, tech, social impact, lifestyle and entertainment
- Strategic and analytical mindset with strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote
- Experience in conducting research to support commercial/marketing proposals
- Able to juggle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
- Passionate, curious, proactive, self-starter, and an interest in continued learning of the sport and entertainment industry
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of Salesforce (useful but not essential)
Responsibilities
- Work directly with team members to develop and implement sales strategy
- Compile a weekly Sponsorship & Brand Report sent to the entire sales team
- Conduct research for prospect brand briefs when requested by sales leads and accounts using research applications like ZoomInfo and Global Data Tool
- Create bios for sales leads before pitch calls, using LinkedIn and other research applications
- Collaborate with the UK team across research and other efforts
- Assist with property / rightsholder research for new business opportunities
- Participate in calls and meetings with global associates, clients, and/or prospective sponsors
Benefits
- This program is offered at a rate of $19/hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
