Norfolk Sharx Pro Announce current Intern Opportunities

Sales Intern-commissionedSharX Sales interns will have an opportunity to learn about one of the most pivotal aspects of a professional sports team's front office - ticket and sponsorship sales. The ideal candidate will have strong business and marketing acumen, excellent interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic interest in the soccer and sports industry. The candidate should also be self-motivated, competitive and have a willingness to both learn and adapt.

 

A sales intern will have the following responsibilities:

• Identify prospects
• Book sales meeting with prospects
• Preparing sales presentations
• Conducting face to face business meetings
• Writing follow up letters
• Developing specific ticketing strategies for specific markets
• Developing mail campaigns
• Creating promotional materials targeted at specific groups
• Sales interns are paid on a commission basis.

 

 

Marketing Interns-unpaid   

Sponsorship: - This position will work closely on relationships with SharX Official Sponsors. Responsibilities may include: organization of sponsored elements, facilitation of game day programs and half-time events and production of event & game summaries. Candidates should have a strong commitment and a flexible schedule, as many events fall on weekends.

 

Grassroots: - Exploring the different facets of grassroots marketing for a professional soccer team, duties will include general fulfillment of the Youth Partnership and Fan Club programs, assistance with merchandising, planning, staffing, and attending mobile marketing events and mascot appearances throughout the community. Weekend availability is preferred, but hours will be determined on an individual basis with some flexibility.

 

Promotions: - This position will work closely with the Marketing Coordinator on a variety of promotional activities with a special focus on event management. Responsibilities may include assistance in advertising and promotions development, work with the team's media partnerships and coordination of pre-game Soccer Celebration activities.

Operations Intern -unpaid

Team Operations/Logistics - Intern will be responsible for day-to-day duties revolving around the team, Norfolk Scope and events throughout the Hampton Roads area. Specific tasks will include the facilitating of various team activities such as training sessions, logistical preparation and management of Scope for all home games, storage movement, office maintenance and various event management duties. The intern will work directly with the SharX Operations Manager. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, be very detail oriented and be able to perform physical labor duties on a daily basis.

Match Production - Intern will be responsible for all in-house game day production preparation including creating the PA script and timelines for all SharX home games. Responsibilities also include coordinating meetings for all departments involved with game day activities. The intern will work directly with the SharX Operations Manager, game day producer, production crew and PA announcers. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented.

Volunteer/Hospitality Program - Intern will be responsible for assisting with the SharX volunteer program made up of over 25 volunteers. Duties include interviewing new applicants, scheduling duties for all home games, managing the incentive program and facilitating the needs of all volunteers. The intern will also be responsible for assisting with hospitality scheduling for all home games. Various other duties include managing the credential program. The intern will work directly with the SharX Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented. Prior experience with customer service and people management is recommended.