About the role#
The Corporate Sales and Service Intern supports the Iowa Wild Corporate Partnerships team by assisting with client servicing, game day operations, and sales prospecting. This role focuses on maintaining partner relationships, executing sponsorship activations, and identifying new business opportunities to support organizational growth.
What you'll do#
- Assist with day-to-day client engagement and service, including daily communication with partners to ensure their needs are met.
- Help prepare materials for partner meetings, presentations, and partnership recaps.
- Coordinate sponsorship activations, concourse table setups, and in-game promotions such as Zamboni rides and Chuck-A-Puck.
- Greet and support corporate partners and suite holders during home games and special events.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining lead lists, contracts, and partnership deliverables.
- Support outreach efforts by drafting introductory emails and materials.
- Research and identify potential new corporate partners and observe the sales process in meetings.
- Enter and update information in the sponsorship management system.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Sales, Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Sociology, or a related field.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with database management tools, such as a CRM.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Experience in the sports industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the game and event schedule.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks such as walking, standing, bending, and climbing.
