Athlete Partnerships Business Development Intern

About the Role

Electro is a fast-growing sports nutrition brand seeking an Athlete Partnerships Business Development Intern. This is a remote, unpaid internship for academic credit, focused on athlete partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Research NIL trends and identify athletes with growing social audiences.
• Manage daily follow-ups with athletes to keep partnerships progressing.
• Identify strong athlete content for potential use on Electro's channels.
• Pitch NIL partnership opportunities to athletes through Instagram, email, and calls.
• Represent the brand professionally and positively in every communication.
• Prospect and qualify college athletes as potential brand partners, similar to an SDR building and working a sales pipeline.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of college sports, including major programs and conferences.
• Active on Instagram with an understanding of athlete content and audiences.
• Comfortable initiating professional conversations with new contacts.

Qualifications

• Current or former college athletes, or candidates with NIL experience, are encouraged to apply.
• Students who need internship credit for school are encouraged to apply.
• Students in business, sales, or sports management programs are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible for university credit.

Why Join Electro

• Real sales and business development experience: prospecting, pitching, pipeline management, and closing.
• Direct mentorship from the Electro founding team.
• A professional reference from the founding team for strong performers.
• Relevant experience for careers in sports business.