Strategic Partnerships Intern - Sports Strategy & Events

Houston Rockets

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

10 days ago
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Job summary

The Houston Rockets are seeking a Corporate Strategy Intern to support the Corporate Partnerships department, gaining insight into sponsorship development and execution within a professional sports organization.

You will assist with sales, activation, research, presentations, events, and meetings, while developing business insights and strengthening communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Sponsorship and strategy, analytics or business insights 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.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to work unsupervised and to function both independently and as a team member.
  • Flexible hours required: nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Partnership Sales & Activation teams with daily tasks under the supervision of team representatives.
  • Assist in organizing and executing Corporate Partner activities and events.
  • 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.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis to address specific business questions and present actionable recommendations for the Corporate Sales team.
  • Compile consumer and market research insights for Corporate proposals and meetings.
  • Deliver effective presentations of quantitative information to engage various stakeholders.
  • 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 partnership activation team with proof of performance or recap presentations.
  • Make all necessary deliveries and fulfill any internal or external requests in a timely manner.
  • General office duties: Data entry, copying, filing, faxing, maintaining mailing lists, ordering office supplies, storage location management.
  • Attend and participate in weekly departmental sales, activation and game-related marketing meetings.
  • Receptionist training and other special projects as outlined by the Houston Rockets & Toyota Center internship program.
  • Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

Skills

Sponsorship strategy
Analytics
Business insights
Time management
Communication
Organizational skills
Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office
Outlook
Excel
Word
PowerPoint

Job description

The Houston Rockets are seeking a Corporate Strategy Intern to support the Corporate Partnerships department, gaining insight into sponsorship development and execution within a professional sports organization.

You will assist with sales, activation, research, presentations, events, and meetings, while developing business insights and strengthening communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

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