About the role#
The Commercial Partnership Intern will support the TRD Commercial Partnership team with communications, partnership management, and business development. This role provides hands-on experience in sports marketing, client relations, and digital content distribution within professional motorsports. You will work alongside cross-functional departments to craft stories, support brand partner activations, research business development opportunities, and track communications performance.
What you'll do#
- Create and manage email marketing tools, including design layout, content scheduling, editorial creation, and the approval process.
- Set up and manage audience databases using email marketing and CRM software.
- Gather stories and content from various TRD departments.
- Assist the Commercial Team with client performance reporting, including compiling metrics and proofreading presentations.
- Support the development of partner case studies.
- Collaborate on the creation of new materials such as at-track itineraries, gifting, and merchandise.
- Manage interactive digital presentation platforms.
- Assist the Business Development team with industry research and prospecting.
- Provide at-track and special event support, including guest management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s degree program as a rising senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or Journalism.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
- Willingness to travel if necessary and work select weekends or holidays.
- Must be located in Indiana.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May-August).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Toyota North America
Toyota North America operates within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Founded in 1957, the company maintains its headquarters in Plano, Texas. It employs over 23,000 people and functions as a public company. The organization focuses on automotive, finance, manufacturing, mobility, and technology sectors.
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