UTP Sports Business Internship

Key Responsibilities

• Manage photo operations by capturing high-quality images of teams and athletes using your smartphone (must have 3+ back cameras).
• Learn the business processes of uploading and distributing products via our UTP app for real-time customer viewing.
• Drive product sales by assisting parents in selecting custom posters and other merchandise, while developing customer service and sales skills.
• Gather and manage contact information for follow-up marketing and sales purposes.
• Ensure operational efficiency by working with a team to meet daily quotas and deadlines.
• Assist in booth setup, inventory management, product display, and customer engagement to maximize sales.

Business Skills You Will Learn

• Sales & Customer Engagement: Gain experience in face-to-face sales, upselling techniques, and relationship management. Learn how to pitch products and close sales efficiently.
• Operational Management: Understand the logistics of running a vendor booth, including setup, inventory management, staff coordination, and ensuring timely completion of all photography tasks.
• Marketing & Product Management: Learn how to present products effectively to customers, how to create compelling product displays, and how to manage follow-up communications for continued sales.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Work within a team to achieve business goals, utilizing individual strengths to manage workflow and operations.

Qualifications

• Business-minded individuals with an interest in operations, sales, and customer service (photography experience is not required).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple aspects of the business at once.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Must own an Iphone 14 or Newer with 3+ back cameras and no visible damage to the screen or lenses.
• Physically capable of walking/standing for extended hours and lifting up to 50+ lbs.
• Confident and proactive in starting conversations with coaches, parents, and team managers to drive business relationships and sales.
• Must be able to work outdoors in high temperatures (100+ degrees) for 8-12 hours per day, 4-5 days a week.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Job Type

Seasonal

Locations

• Gulf Shores, AL
• Destin, FL
• Panama City Beach, FL (Flexibility to move between locations required. Housing can be provided if needed).

Compensation

$18 per hour + Tips + Potential Commission