Ticket Sales & Service Intern - Fall 2026
About The Position
Sporting Kansas City’s Ticket Sales & Service Intern will hold a temporary position within the company, with an emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in sales and service operations for a professional sports organization. The Ticket Sales & Service Intern will gain hands-on experience working with the Sales Team, collaborating in an environment full of learning opportunities designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential. This Internship will run from August 25th - December 11th. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing and Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.
- Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the application of effective selling strategies and techniques.
- Awareness of sports industry development.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
- Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed and increase revenue.
- Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.
- High stamina and ability to handle pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with exceptional time management.
- Strong networking skills.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative.
Responsibilities
- Assist Sales Team and Client Services Team with prospect list compilation and database entry.
- Assist the Sales Team and Client Services Team with research and maintaining the database.
- Represent Sporting Kansas City and the Sporting Club organization on game day and at other various out-of-office promotional events.
- Prospect new clients by networking through the community and using strategic telemarketing and communications.
- Perform various game day duties with the Sales Team and Client Services Team.
- Required to work a minimum of two (2) days in the office, in addition to all Sporting Kansas City home games.
- Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
- Act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.
- Assist the Ticket Sales & Service Team in all day-to-day and event day decisions that need to be made in a quick and efficient manner.
- Provide excellent customer service to all fans at Children’s Mercy Park.
- Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.
- Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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