Sports Business Development Intern

Now Hiring: Unpaid Internship This is an unpaid internship. The intern will run the front end of our athlete sales process, from building prospect lists and starting conversations to qualifying athletes and securing new partnerships. Electro is a functional electrolyte chewing gum built for athletes. Each piece delivers electrolytes that support performance, focus, and recovery. We work with thousands of college athletes and more than one hundred professional athletes across the NBA and NFL. This role can be completed for academic credit. We are happy to fill out internship agreements, learning objectives, supervisor evaluations, and hour verification for any university. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Prospect and qualify college athletes as potential brand partners, the same way an SDR builds and works a sales pipeline. Assist with planning NIL campaigns around key dates in the college sports calendar. Identify strong athlete content for potential use on Electro's channels. Represent the brand professionally and positively in every communication. Pitch NIL partnership opportunities to athletes through Instagram, email, and calls. About You Students who need internship credit for school are encouraged to apply. Interest in sales, business development, or partnerships. Students in business, sales, or sports management programs are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of college sports, including major programs and conferences. High attention to detail and reliability. Clear, professional, and personable writing style.

Benefits

Resume-ready results, such as the number of athlete partnerships you helped close. Performance-based growth opportunities, including potential paid roles. A flexible, remote internship that works around your academic schedule. Real sales and business development experience: prospecting, pitching, pipeline management, and closing. Practical experience in NIL, athlete management, and CRM operations. Apply today to help build the future of athlete-first brands.