Sales Support Intern (Sports & Emerging Products)

Yieldmo

6d•Remote

About The Position

Yieldmo is seeking a driven and curious intern to support the Sports & Emerging Product team. This role involves building partnerships at the intersection of sports, media, and brand marketing. The intern will help shape how brands connect with fans during key moments, develop narratives around the sports calendar, support partnership development, and contribute to fan engagement strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, possesses strong storytelling instincts, and is energized by turning insights into action. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the business side of sports and influences how brands appear in cultural moments.

Requirements

Genuine passion for sports and understanding of the emotional narratives, rivalries, and fan experiences that shape the industry.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Media, Sports Management, Communications, or a related field (Rising Sophomore or Junior preferred), or equivalent experience.
Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with proficiency in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Comfortable in collaborative and client-facing settings, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the sports media landscape and the storylines, rivalries, and seasonal moments that drive fan passion and brand interest.
Experience in or strong interest in sports partnerships, team business operations, or fan experience innovation.
Exposure to ad tech, digital media, or programmatic advertising environments.
Experience with sales, client services, partnerships, or business development roles.
Familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, MediaRadar, or SellerCrowd.

Responsibilities

Research prospective and existing clients to support strategic outreach and meeting preparation.
Develop tailored advertising proposals and client-facing pitch decks in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Create storytelling collateral that maps key fan moments across the sports calendar and highlights where brand opportunity and fan passion intersect.
Analyze the sports media landscape to identify emerging narratives, emotional storylines, and cultural moments that influence consumer behavior.
Collaborate with professional sports team partners on initiatives designed to evolve the business side of sports and fan engagement.
Participate in live client calls and meetings to gain exposure to partnership strategy, relationship management, and the deal lifecycle.
Draft follow-up communications and support active partnership opportunities from outreach through execution.
Build and maintain curated prospect lists with personalized outreach designed to uncover new direct brand opportunities.
Leverage AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance repeatable processes.
Present an end-of-summer recap to stakeholders summarizing key contributions, insights, and learnings.