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Position Summary: As a Corporate Sales and Service Intern, you will support the Iowa Wild Corporate Partnerships team through client servicing, game day operations and sales prospecting, This role plays a key part in maintaining strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring the successful execution of sponsorship activations and identifying new business opportunities. This role's contributions directly impact the organization's ability to grow revenue, enhance partner satisfaction, and deliver first-class experience to corporate clients.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Assist with day-to-day client engagement and service.
  • Help prepare materials for partner meetings and presentations.
  • Assist in daily communication with corporate partners to ensure their needs are met.
  • Responsible for activating corporate partner tickets, concourse tables, and other important partner assets.
  • Greet and support corporate partners during home games and special events.
  • Provide excellent customer service to partners and guests at games and events.
• Help maintain accurate records and track partnership deliverables.
  • Support the organization of partner contact lists, contracts, and sponsorship details.
  • Assist with tracking and organizing sponsor deliverables and activation items.
  • Contribute to the creation and updating of partnership proposals and recap presentations.
  • Enter and update relevant information in the sponsorship management system.
• Complete game day and event responsibilities.
  • Coordinate sponsorship activations and concourse table setups.
  • Assist with in-game sponsorship promotions, including distribution of promotional items at exits.
  • Serve as a Corporate Sales and Service liaison for suite holders during games, ensuring a high level of client service.
  • Manage and support sponsorship-related promotions and activations during intermissions, such as Zamboni rides, Chuck-A-Puck, and similar fan engagement initiatives.

• Support the Corporate Partnerships team with sales and prospecting efforts.
  • Help research and identify potential new corporate partners.
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining lead lists for partnership outreach.
  • Support outreach efforts by drafting introductory emails or materials.
  • Sit in meetings with potential partners to observe and learn about the sales process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
Formal Education & Certification:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Sales, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Customer Service experience.
• Experience in the sports industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with database management tools (i.e. CRM).
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work collaboratively within team environments with a focus on quality fan and guest experience.
• Ambitious go-getter, competitive, and driven to make sales.
• Always demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Driven to solve challenges and problems at the highest level.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Have a friendly, professional, and confident demeanor.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

ADA/EEO Statement:
Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it causes an undue hardship.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.