Business Development Internship

Position Overview As a Business Development Intern, you will play a crucial role in identifying, securing, and nurturing opportunities for corporate partnerships for the 2026 offseason and 2027 DC Breeze season. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in sports marketing and revenue generation. This position will be a hybrid model with an average of 20 hrs/week. Candidates will receive compensation in the form of commissions paid for meetings booked and deals closed. Position Overview As a Business Development Intern, you will play a crucial role in identifying, securing, and nurturing opportunities for corporate partnerships for the 2026 offseason and 2027 DC Breeze season. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in sports marketing and revenue generation. This position will be a hybrid model with an average of 20 hrs/week. Candidates will receive compensation in the form of commissions paid for meetings booked and deals closed. Key Responsibilities Research and identify potential corporate partners and communicate with prospects via phone and email to book multiple meetings per week. Craft sponsorship proposals based on prospective partners' goals and budgets in order to grow current list of Breeze sponsors. Maintain a detailed record of leads and communications with prospects. Collaborate with marketing team to generate new leads. Contribute to the achievement of sponsorship revenue targets. Help cultivate strong and lasting relationships with current and new partners. Qualifications Strong research and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Familiarity with sports marketing and sponsorship landscapes. Minimum preliminary understanding of the business side of sports marketing. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a desire to learn and excel. Additional Information Candidates will receive compensation in the form of commissions paid for meetings booked and deals closed. The internship duration begins ASAP and runs through December or May (end of fall or spring semester - candidate preference). Priority given to current students seeking credit for internships or recent graduates of sports marketing programs. The position may involve occasional weekend or evening work to cover events. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr