2026-27 Season Corporate Partnerships Sales

OverviewThe Corporate Partnership intern(s) will primarily assist the Corporate Partnership Sales staff by identifying potential partners, researching prospects, and integration in the overall sales process. responsibilities and departmental/partner events. Learning Objectives:· Recognize practices and processes to drive sponsorship revenue that are employed by an NHL Corporate Partnerships department· Develop knowledge, communication, and process management skills in the area of Partnership Sales and Activation Duties and tasks:· Generate new leads for the sales team through prospect and category research· Scour social media, game highlights, and websites of other professional sports teams to identify brands that are actively investing in corporate partnerships and how they activate· Utilize in-depth market research to evaluate best practices, category/sponsor trends, and the competitive landscape to contribute to the sales process· Prepare company overview reports and executive backgrounds for meetings and presentations· Use third party data to provide quantitative support for partner presentations· Actively participate in cross-departmental brainstorm sessions to create partnership platforms· Observe in prospective client meetings, pitches, and recap reports with members from sales and activation teams· Create activation recap reports with proof-of-performance images, data, and supporting elements· Assist with game night partner activations on an as-needed basis· Perform administrative tasks, as needed to support the sales team· Assist other departments when requested· End of the season final project using knowledge gained from the experience Intern Benefits:· 20 intern office and game hours available each week· Internship timeline – October – End of NHL Season Requirements:· Must be enrolled in four-year college or university, working towards a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or sport management. skills· Ability to intern weeknights, weekends and holidays in addition to normal business hours and home games· Willing to relocate to Columbus, Ohio for in-person internship. ** Please note this is an unpaid internship. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.