General Summary:
This is an opportunity for a college student to learn and development necessary skills for advancement in the competitive sports business industry.
This position is within the Partnership Services/Global Partnerships, North America Department and is primarily responsible for closely managing and collaborating with IRONMAN and Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Partners.
Additional responsibilities will include enhancing communications internally and externally (with Partners), along with driving incremental revenue by focusing on executing each account’s strategic plan and activating agreed upon assets.
Essential Functions:
• Assist account managers with the day-to-day execution of IRONMAN and Rock 'n' Roll  Marathon partner obligations.
• Learning hands on from experienced sports business professionals.
• Facilitate and assist in managing any contractual obligations
• Communicate sponsorship benefits deliverables with the Partnership Activation Team and other departments to finalize activation and fulfillment successfully.
• Manage internal communications with team members and departments.
• Conduct/coordinate any research needed by the Partners
• Support the North American Sales and Service team with execution of partnerships
• Work with Business Intelligence team to deliver annual recaps and review partner goals/objectives
• Tracking partner deliverable assets
• Maintain a strong and continuous relationship with each account.
Job Requirements:
• Enrolled in a credited university program
• A minimum of 20 hours availability a week
• Willing to begin in March 2021
• NOTE - this is a non-compensated internship
Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and provide solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers.
• Demonstrate an effective team building mentality.
The iconic IRONMAN® Series of events is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the inception of the IRONMAN® brand in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world’s most challenging endurance races. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 230 events across 57 countries. For more information please visit www.ironman.com
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.
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.
Employment Type: Intern