Intern, Sponsorship Consulting

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access and networking opportunities in

Participation in THE·TEAM learning and

Access to top sports, arts, culture, &

Job summary

THE·TEAM offers a Sponsorship Consulting Internship designed for driven students and young professionals to gain exposure in sports and entertainment across Canada. The role is a full-time, paid fixed-term engagement running from 12 January to 29 April 2027, with hybrid work requiring three days per week in the office.

You will support client projects, assist in sponsorship strategy development, conduct research and data analysis, prepare presentations, and help manage budgets and invoices,

Qualifications

• Direct experience or working knowledge of marketing or business.
• Interest and passion for sports, entertainment and/or culture.
• Curious mindset, unafraid to jump into ambiguous or abstract business problems or adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive deep into research and deliver relevant findings and insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with maturity and effectiveness at all levels of an organisation.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with laser-sharp attention to detail, time management and exceptional organisational skills.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team while juggling multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or have the ability to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple client projects.
• Assist with evaluations of new marketing opportunities and sponsorship strategies, and measure brand partnerships.
• Contribute to research and data analysis efforts to inform client strategy.
• Record and distribute meeting notes, manage budgets, open new projects, and generate invoices.
• Assist in creating and delivering client and internal presentations.
• Conduct research on potential clients to support new business efforts.
• Engage with clients to deliver on project work and build relationships.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Business acumen

Sports passion

Analytical skills

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Autonomy and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

About the Role

THE·TEAM's internship programme is designed to introduce driven, hard-working students and young professionals to the sports and entertainment industry and to the company. As a Sponsorship Consulting Intern, the successful candidate is an integral contributor and member of the team, focusing on the business priorities of some of the biggest brands and properties in Canada and beyond, and delivering against day-to-day responsibilities that drive client needs and goals. The position is a full-time, paid, fixed-term engagement running from 12 January to 29 April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in the day-to-day management of multiple client projects


• Assist with evaluations of new marketing opportunities, the development of sponsorship strategies, and the measurement of existing and potential brand partnerships


• Contribute to research and data analysis efforts to inform client strategy


• Deliver against administrative tasks including recording and distributing meeting notes, budget management, opening new projects, and generating and delivering invoices


• Assist in creating and delivering compelling client and internal presentations


• Conduct research on potential clients to help support new business efforts


• Engage with clients to deliver on project work and build relationships

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Direct experience or working knowledge of marketing or business


• Interest and passion for sports, entertainment and/or culture


• Curious mindset, unafraid to jump into ambiguous or abstract business problems or adapt to shifting priorities


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive deep into research and deliver relevant findings and insights


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with maturity and effectiveness at all levels of an organisation


• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with laser-sharp attention to detail, time management and exceptional organisational skills


• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team while juggling multiple tasks and deliverables


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel


• Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or have the ability to work in Canada

Preferred Skills

• Educational background is nice to have but not mandatory: a Bachelor's degree, diploma or certificate in marketing and/or business

Workplace

• Hybrid working environment, with a minimum of three days per week in the office in addition to remote working

Salary

$18.15 Per hour

Benefits & Perks

• Access and networking opportunities with the global internship programme


• Participation in THE·TEAM's 'All Pro' learning and development programmes, gaining insights into all THE·TEAM services and products


• Access and exposure to top sports, arts, culture, music and entertainment clients around the world


• Participation in THE·TEAM's CMHA mental health programming


• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment


• Real-time industry experience working alongside some of North America's top talent, including both clients and THE·TEAM employees

About the Company

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. In Canada, THE·TEAM has been recognised as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada's 'Agency of the Year' for 5 of the past 6 years. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.