About the role#
TheLinkU is looking for outgoing and competitive interns to join our Sales team. You will work directly on generating new business opportunities across major college athletic programs by connecting with qualified companies. This is a hands-on role where you will receive structured training before taking ownership of an assigned school, prospect list, and outreach pipeline.
What you'll do#
- Contact executives and decision-makers at qualified companies.
- Execute consistent phone and email outreach.
- Navigate gatekeepers to identify the right decision-makers.
- Communicate the potential value of partnership opportunities.
- Generate qualified introductions and meetings for our sales team.
- Track prospect activity and pipeline status in the CRM.
- Assist with proposals and follow-up after meetings.
- Represent TheLinkU and university partners professionally.
- Attend weekly training, coaching, and pipeline-review sessions.
- Support occasional events, gameday activations, and community initiatives.
- Escalate questions regarding compensation, NIL terms, contracts, and compliance.
What you'll need#
- Outgoing personality and comfort talking to new people.
- Competitive drive and focus on results.
- Strong listening skills and the ability to adapt from a script.
- Coachable attitude and willingness to learn our approach.
- Ability to commit 15 hours per week.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment.
- Availability for some evening or weekend events.
- Experience or comfort using CRM and sales technology.
- Current senior standing is preferred, though exceptional juniors may be considered.
- Major in communications, sales, or entrepreneurship is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 15 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling.
About TheLinkU
TheLinkU is a marketing services company based in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 2022 by Austin Elrod. The company provides a platform that connects college athletes with brands and institutions to manage NIL opportunities. It employs 27 people.
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