About the role#
As a Corporate Partnerships Intern with Peak Sports MGMT at Ball State Athletics, you will gain hands-on experience in sports marketing, sales, and corporate relations. This role focuses on identifying and acquiring new partners, supporting sales efforts, and participating in game-day activations. You will work 20-25 hours per week from January through May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a structured training program to learn the corporate partnership sales process.
- Research potential prospects and assist with outreach efforts.
- Help prepare sales presentations and evaluate potential partnerships.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and develop promotional materials for local businesses.
- Execute partner activations, promotions, and signage upkeep.
- Support sponsor hospitality during game days.
- Maintain partnership records and assist with administrative reporting.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business Administration.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A positive, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to changing tasks.
- A genuine interest in sports marketing and corporate partnerships.
- Availability to work weekends and evenings when required.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Muncie, Indiana.
- This is an unpaid internship for the Winter 2027 term.
About Peak Sports MGMT
Peak Sports MGMT is a third-party marketing firm that partners with Division 1 and Division 2 universities. The company manages sponsorship sales, ticketing, and revenue generation for these institutions. Founded in 2012, it operates out of Allen, Texas. It maintains a staff of 11 to 50 employees.
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