Sports Partnerships Intern – Sales, Marketing & Game Day

Position Corporate Partnerships Intern (UNPAID INTERNSHIP) Location Onsite Required - Akron Athletics (Akron, OH) Hours 25 hours per week (minimum) Duration August - December 2026 Company Overview Peak Sports MGMT specializes in helping college athletic departments optimize their corporate partnerships. Position Overview As a Corporate Partnerships Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience in sports marketing, sales, and corporate relations. Interns will assist with identifying and acquiring new partners, supporting sales efforts, contributing to partnership strategies, and participating in game‑day activations. Key Responsibilities Engage in a structured program to learn the corporate partnership sales process. Research prospects, assist with outreach, and help prepare sales presentations. Contribute to brainstorming sessions and evaluate potential partnerships. Develop campaigns and promotional materials to pitch to prospective businesses/organizations within the community. Help execute partner activations/promotions, signage upkeep, and sponsor hospitality on game days. Maintain partnership records and assist with reporting. Qualifications Passion for sports marketing and corporate partnerships. Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Positive, proactive, and adaptable to fast‑paced environments. Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build valuable skills in a dynamic college athletics setting. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr