Partnerships Intern

3s League; Orange (CA); Presencial; < USD 2,000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

3s League LLC is seeking a Partnerships Intern to generate new paid partnership revenue within the youth basketball community. This role involves identifying brands, pitching, and closing partnerships similar to professional sports leagues.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and competitive, thriving in a commission-only structure with opportunities for unlimited earnings based on performance. This position requires excellent communication skills and a passion for sports and community development.

Formación

• 0 to 1 years of sales, marketing, partnerships, or business development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting.
• Self-starter with strong accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and research brands aligned with youth basketball.
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn.
• Secure meetings with decision-makers.
• Negotiate and close partnership agreements.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Marketing

Strong communication skills

Outbound prospecting

Organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

The Partnerships Intern is responsible for generating new paid partnership revenue for 3s League.

This role focuses on identifying, prospecting, pitching, and closing brands that align with our youth basketball community. You will help build category-exclusive "Official Partner" relationships similar to professional sports leagues, creating meaningful brand integrations that serve families and athletes across South Orange County.

This is a commission-only, performance-driven position reporting directly to the Founder. The right candidate is proactive, competitive, and excited to build something from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Prospecting

• Identify and research brands aligned with youth basketball and families
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and networking
• Secure meetings with decision-makers
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline

Partnership Sales and Closing

• Conduct discovery conversations to understand brand goals
• Position 3s League as a strategic marketing platform
• Present proposals and pitch decks
• Negotiate and close partnership agreements

Category Development

• Help define and sell category-exclusive Official Partner opportunities
• Develop naming rights opportunities such as Official Drink Partner, Official Recovery Partner, and Official Training Partner
• Integrate digital, on-site activation, signage, email, and social assets into partnership packages

Reporting and Relationship Management

• Maintain organized prospect and partner tracking
• Provide weekly pipeline updates
• Attend games or events when possible to support relationship building

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of sales, marketing, partnerships, or business development experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting
• Self-starter with strong accountability
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Passion for sports, youth development, and community building

Preferred but not required:

• Orange County network
• Experience using CRM tools or LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Compensation

This is a commission-only role. Commission is earned on payment received.

• 25% commission on all new paid partnerships closed
• 15% commission on partnership renewals
• $250 minimum partnership size required for commission eligibility
• No cap on earnings

Example:

If you secure a $2,000 per year paid partnership and payment is received, you earn $500.

This structure rewards performance and recurring revenue growth.

Training, Compliance & Safety

• Must complete all league-required compliance and child safety training
• Must pass a background check prior to starting

Our Company Values

You are expected to represent and uphold the core values of 3s League:

Act with honesty and accuracy at all times

Stay attentive and aligned on what matters most

Work collaboratively with referees, Court Monitors, and staff

Join Orange County's first Olympic-style 3x3 youth basketball league

Play a critical role in building partnerships that support youth basketball

Gain real-world experience in sports partnerships and business development

Ready to Join Our Team?

We're hiring positions with a start date of July 3rd. Apply now to be part of something special!