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.
The Chicago Sky is seeking an excited, outgoing, and dedicated candidate that will interact with the general public while being an integral part of ongoing ticket sales efforts. The Ticket Sales & Service intern will be a vital part of assisting the Ticket Sales Manager and sales team in all aspects of selling, fulfilling and executing sales initiatives. Interns will also assist in facilitating grassroots marketing events within the community. Hours are between 20-30 hours per week.
Note: While this position gives you invaluable experience in the sports marketing world, it is a non-paid position. Commissions are earned through all sales
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and executing various grassroots marketing activities with the Ticket Sales Manager in order to drive ticket sales and brand awareness
- Identify potential corporate ticket prospects and set up meetings throughout the business community
- Assist the Ticket Sales department in group themed call campaigns, including various network events
- Attend meetings and events with sales staff as seen fit within the internship time frame
- Identify potential community networking events and leads for Sky employees to attend
- Raise fan support and Sky ticket sales through lead generation, cold calls, and events
- Aid the ticket sales department in assigned tasks including research and projects
- Create and implement strategies to prospect, develop, and grow new business opportunities and ideas
- General office duties
