JOB SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Corporate Partnership team with emphasize on activations and events, working Stars home games, conducting business research and creating unique ways to increase partnership value, assist with Frisco Fighters sponsorship needs, or other miscellaneous tasks at the sole discretion of Corporate Partnerships department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Obtain and archive asset documentation and partner records for proof of performance
Attend and execute various partnership activation and hospitality duties at all Stars home games
Attend and work various duties at Stars Corporate Partnerships & Foundation events
Craft proposal and recap presentations for potential and current partnerships
Monitor sponsored content on social media and web channels
Research growing industry categories to generate sales leads and identify new business
Partner hospitality assistance
Serve as on-site point of contact for partner activations on PNC Plaza during all Stars home games
Research other team’s assets and new partnerships through SponsorUnited
Maintain awareness of sponsorship/market trends and knowledge relative to Dallas Stars Corporate Partners as well as competitors that are activating within other markets and/or professional leagues
Responsible for the management of the Partner Activation Calendar
Become fluent in partnership systems such as SponsorUnited, Trajektory, Nielsen, YouGov, KORE
Assist Activation team with execution of media assets on Victory+
Act as an extension of the Frisco Fighters sponsorship team when applicable during season preparation and at games or other events

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be available nights and weekends throughout the internship term
Ability to work up to 30 hours per week
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Photoshop with experience in creative design
Appropriate time and project management skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Power Point, & Excel

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

The steps of the partnership sales cycle
Ownership from start to finish of season long projects
How to fully execute various partnership activations
How to use partnership systems such as, SponsorUnited, Trajektory, Nielsen, YouGov, KORE
How to assist with lead generation, proposal decks, recap presentations
Interact with partners in the office, and at partnership supported events
How to produce an impactful partnership agreement based on partner brand objectives and goals

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects and office tools, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25/40/50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is exposed to an arena environment, with noise levels usually quite loud. The employee is exposed to an office environment, with noise levels usually moderate.

* This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.

DSE Hockey Club, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corporate Partnership Activation Intern