Ticket Sales and Sponsor Relationship Manager Intern

About the Role

This job opportunity's compensation is fully commission-based – this position could also be used towards school credit if needed for an internship. The Ticket Sales and Sponsor Relationship Manager intern will work closely with the General Manager and other various members of the organization and be involved in the sales and marketing strategy of the Chicago Union. This individual will support the team by growing fan attendance and team sponsorship – developing the Union into a household name in the Chicago and Evanston communities.

Responsibilities

• Developing effective ticket sales, group sales, and fan engagement strategies
• Work with senior management to outline a ticket sales strategy; recommend strategies for increasing ticket sales and fan attendance
• Develop various marketing strategies to increase ticket sales and drive attendance at Chicago Union games
• Establish relationships with local organizations and companies to promote group ticket sales
• Utilize an assortment of sales strategies to reach out and increase fan attendance through phone calls, personal meetings, social media outreach, and direct emails
• Maintain relationships with ticket buyers – ensuring they have a seamless first experience at Chicago Union games
• Identify and evaluate emerging social channels, features, applications, platforms, tools, and strategies; implement when beneficial to strategic objectives
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each sales strategy, such as audience growth, reach, engagement, response rate, and fan feedback to measure return on investment (ROI) and program effectiveness
• Develop a list of potential sponsors in local communities
• Reach out to potential sponsors in Chicago and pitch various sponsorship engagement opportunities
• Work with senior management to optimize sponsorship package offerings and custom-tailor sponsorships as needed
• Develop and update sponsorship procurement decks on a per-client basis
• Ensure sponsor obligations are being met (advertising, social media, tickets, etc.)
• Maintain relationships with sponsors – keep consistent engagement and ensure healthy relationships

Qualifications

• Major in sports marketing, sales, or business preferred
• Strongly self-motivated – this is a fully commission-based sales position
• Experience in sales
• Experience in managing customer relations and maintaining professional relationships
• Experience in tracking KPIs
• Basic proficiency with graphic design software preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Incredible attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

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.