Business Partnerships Intern

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JOB SUMMARY: The Business Partnerships Intern will serve as support to all members of the Business Partnerships department. The intern selected will gain insight and experience into the operation of a professional sports organization, particularly as it relates to its Sponsorship development and execution environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Assist the client services team with daily tasks under the supervision of team representatives.
• Assist in organizing and executing Corporate Partner activities and events.
• Track and manage Corporate Partner promotions and prize fulfillment.
• Execute game night duties as directed, including but not limited to: capturing photos, concourse table and set-up for sponsors, assist department with sponsorship contest fulfillment, etc.
• Assist renewal and new business team with the creation of proposal presentations, including: research of prospective partners, compiling support metrics/data and copywriting.
• Assist with activation tracking and contract fulfillment as requested.
• Attend client meetings with department representatives as requested.
• Assist client services team with Season Recap presentations.
• Make all necessary deliveries and fulfill any internal or external requests in a timely manner.
• Work in conjunction with the Creative Services and Marketing departments to fulfill partner related signage and promotional needs.
• Maintain awareness of sponsorship/market trends and knowledge relative to what Texas Rangers corporate partners and their competitors are executing in other markets and/or professional leagues.
• General office duties: Data entry, copying, filing, faxing, maintaining mailing lists, ordering office supplies, and collecting and distributing departmental mail.
• Attend and participate in weekly departmental sales, activation, and game-related marketing meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Junior, Senior or graduate-level students or recent college graduates (up to 18 months).
• Sponsorship experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high level executive positions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to take direction without follow up.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others for whom you have no direct supervisory authority.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, Holidays and be on-call as necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!