Global Partnership (Sales), HBCU Pathways Internship

Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Job Summary: The Global Partnerships Intern will report to the Sales Director and support all three GP teams: Sales, Activation, and Partnership Development & Insights. This role will assist with cross-functional initiatives that span multiple departments and contribute to holistic efforts across the Hawks, Skyhawks, and Hawks Enterprise business units.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Act in a general support role to all three GP departments in their day-to-day account management
• Research and develop league and industry best practices to help strengthen existing partnerships as well as new business.
• Conduct prospecting and intelligence efforts to support outreach by the Sales team
• Aid in aggregating and analyzing partnership performance data and insights
• Assist with community activations and partner player/talent appearances
• Assist in the build-out of recap decks and other performance metrics
• Assist in managing merchandise inventory and proper upkeep of GP closet/other storage spaces
• Interact with other departments to help develop and execute partnership plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited HBCU College or University as a rising Junior and Senior
• Field of Study: Marketing, PR, Basketball Programs, GP, Events and Analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail are required
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-starter who exhibits a strong work ethic, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
• Must have a strong interest in learning more about sponsorship, marketing, or sales
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with sensitivity
• Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends depending on events that are taking place

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office setting, with occasional travel for meetings or events.
• Hours: Full-time, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!