Athlete Sales Development Intern

About the Role

This is an unpaid internship focused on athlete partnerships. The role involves sourcing, pitching, following up with, and closing NIL deals with college athletes. Electro develops functional electrolyte gum for athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the founding team on athlete program updates.
• Hit weekly outreach and partnership goals set with the founding team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date athlete records.
• Prospect and qualify college athletes as potential brand partners, similar to an SDR building and working a sales pipeline.
• Represent the brand professionally and positively in every communication.
• Build targeted lists of college athletes by school, sport, and conference.
• Send personalized messages and emails to NIL athletes about partnership opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with Instagram messaging and basic CRM tools.
• Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
• Interest in sales, business development, or partnerships.

Qualifications

• Students in sports management, marketing, or communications are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• This internship is eligible for academic credit and will count toward course credit, internship credit, or graduation requirements.
• We will work with your school and complete any necessary paperwork, evaluations, or hour logs.
• Gain practical experience in NIL, athlete management, and CRM operations.
• Acquire real sales and business development experience: prospecting, pitching, pipeline management, and closing.