Sales & Corporate Partnerships Intern

Sales & Corporate Partnerships Intern

Seasonal, Full-Time

San Antonio, Texas

January 11 - May 28, 2027 (Valero Texas Open week: March 29 - April 4, 2027)

$1,750 per month stipend

Established in 1922, the Valero Texas Open (VTO) is one of premiere tournaments that make up the world's leading professional golf circuit, the PGA TOUR. Raising money for charity is a central focus of the PGA TOUR and the VTO shares in that mission. Having raised over $306.2 million for charity since inception, the VTO is consistently the top charitable fundraiser on the PGA TOUR annually - with $25.2 million donated in 2026. Each year, the VTO attracts 132 of the top PGA TOUR professionals, tens of thousands of spectators each day, millions of television viewers, and a list of blue-chip sponsors to TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Now, we would like to attract the top intern candidates to join our team for the 2027 edition of the Valero Texas Open.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist and support both the Vice President and Director of Sales with tasks including, but not limited to:

• Generate revenue by identifying new potential sponsors utilizing various resources.
• Sponsor outreach to including cold calling, email and direct mail campaigns, trade show marketing, etc.
• Create sponsorship proposals and other sales collateral.
• Manage exhibition space including pre-event communication, on-site activation, and post-event wrap-up.
• Assist in various areas of the volunteer sales team including sales tracking, meeting preparation, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other VTO departments such as Client Services, Marketing, Operations and Volunteers on other projects as assigned.
• Other tasks and duties as needed by VTO Staff.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate should

move to or currently reside in/near San Antonio, Texas.

commit fully to the Valero Texas Open, including long workdays and extended periods without a day off, especially in the four weeks prior to and the week of the Valero Texas Open. This includes working evenings, weekends and holidays as required throughout the period of employment. This is a full-time position.

have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to commute to main offices, TPC San Antonio temporary offices and to offsite locations.

Be self-motivated and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while exercising organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Have strong interpersonal skills that complement a proactive, solution driven, team-oriented work ethic.

Have a strong ability to foster relationships with a wide variety of individuals.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.

Be comfortable making phone calls, setting appointments and establishing/developing relationships.

Be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint), internet software, various social media platforms; Adobe software including Photoshop and CAD is a plus.

Have a desire to work in sports/event management; completed degree or working toward a degree in a related field (Sports Management, PGA Management, Business Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, etc.) is a plus.

Knowledge of golf and golf events is not a requirement but a plus.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and apply on TEAMWORKONLINE no later than October 31, 2026

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.