Fall 2026 Intern, Basketball SalesNew

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3 days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Intern Expectations

• Expected to work 24–29.9 hours a week during the session.
• While working with a specific division, interns will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel through lunch-and-learns held throughout the semester.

Schedule

• Fall Program: Monday, September 14, 2026 – Thursday, December 10, 2026.
• Office Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 PM PT, Monday–Friday, or as agreed upon with advisor.
• Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.
• Interns must be available to work under 30 hours per week and report to the West Hollywood Office approximately 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Senior standing in college (must have completed junior year of undergrad) OR enrolled in graduate school OR have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process

• Applications close on August 14, 2026.
• Offers expected to be extended mid-to-late August.
• Program begins September 14, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Sales/Partnership team in evaluating new sponsorship opportunities.
• Manages and updates company database and customer relationship management systems (CRM).
• Identifies new prospective companies for partnerships with ESM talent and shares individual rationale with the team.
• Develops and provides detailed briefs on companies across a variety of industries for prospective sales calls.
• Services product requests by clients through value-in-kind partnerships.
• Contributes to expanding the partnership team’s sales strategies.
• Stays up to date with current sponsorship news and trends across all sports.
• Collaborates and contributes creative marketing ideas to support sales outreach.
• Gains an understanding of the complete sales cycle necessary for successfully securing athlete endorsements.
• Has access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.
• May occasionally be assigned projects outside the partnerships group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

Pay

$20.25 per hour.