About the role#
As a Corporate Partnerships Intern with Peak Sports MGMT at North Carolina Central University, you will gain hands-on experience in sports marketing, sales, and corporate relations. This role focuses on helping college athletic departments optimize their corporate partnerships. You will work 20 to 25 hours per week during the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a structured program to learn the corporate partnership sales process.
- Research potential prospects and assist with outreach efforts.
- Help prepare sales presentations and contribute to brainstorming sessions for potential partnerships.
- Develop campaigns and promotional materials to pitch to local businesses and organizations.
- Execute partner activations, manage signage, and support sponsor hospitality on game days.
- Maintain accurate partnership records and assist with reporting tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A positive, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to changing needs.
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required by the game schedule.
- A genuine interest in sports marketing and corporate partnerships.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Durham, North Carolina.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- This role is not full-time.
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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