Intern - Business Development

Job Description:

Dentsu Sports International (DSI) is looking for an ambitious Business Development Intern who will provide business and administrative support to the Global Commercial Team (GCT), servicing sports properties and brand clients worldwide.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development for North America, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial sales strategy in North America, assisting on regional and cross-border sales opportunities and projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of activities and be part of a growing team with consistent opportunities for career development and learning.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting market research, tracking market news & trends, and identifying brand prospects.
• Assist on pre-sales material creation, including but not limited to sales material compilation, presentation support, research on sales leads etc.
• Support in scheduling and following up daily meetings, business activities, departments' operations, inter-departments relationships.
• Complete tasks assigned by the DSI GCT and assist with other assigned responsibilities as needed.

This is a part-time hybrid position (15-20 hours per week), requiring 1 day per week on-site in dentsu’s NYC office.

Qualifications 

• Candidates actively pursuing a college degree preferred, relevant experience will also be considered
• Genuine interest in sports marketing, ideally partnerships/sponsorships
• Proactive and responsible approach to work, with the ability to handle ad-hoc tasks calmly and flexibly.
• Proficiency in office software and internet applications.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to work independently and build strong relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Strong motor and high achiever.
• Ability to be on-site in dentsu’s NYC office at least once a week

Additional information

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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About Dentsu Sports International

Dentsu Sports International, Inc. (DSI) is a global sports network comprised of MKTG Sports + Entertainment, a global integrated sports and entertainment agency and Dentsu Sports, a leading commercial sales agency that brokers partnerships for leading sports rights holders including federations, leagues, events, teams, and venues. Born out of Dentsu Group, one of the world’s largest and highly regarded marketing communications companies, DSI leverages deep insights and its networks of seasoned, highly experienced team members to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands to deliver end-to-end solutions for its clients.  DSI’s global business spans 8 countries with offices in 13 different cities across the world. DSI’s core mission is to be the most innovative and collaborative sport business network in the world. DSI believes that sport has the power to impact human behaviour and is committed to making lasting change and creating new value in the sports business.

About Dentsu Group (dentsu)

Location:

New York

Brand:

Dentsu Sports

Time Type:

Part time

Contract Type:

Student/Intern (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.