COMPANY INFORMATION:
The New York Red Bulls are one of 24 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. RBA, a state-of-the-art 25,000-seat stadium, is widely regarded as the top soccer-specific stadium in North America. The club is owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The New York Red Bulls seeks an intern to assist the Membership Sales department for the Summer of 2019.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Assisting the department with research and benchmarking various teams regarding sales collateral, pricing, benefits, seating charts, maps, etc.
Learning all aspects of the sales process with the ticket and premium sales department
Responsible for specific sales-driven projects
Assisting with ticket mailings and promotions
Other special projects and administrative duties, as assigned
Assigned game night responsibilities

THIS INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID AND FOR CREDIT ONLY. PROOF THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING CREDIT IS REQUIRED.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn how to generate qualified premium/membership sales leads through research
Learn how to access and use Microsoft KORE CRM system
Learn how to analyze and research market trends pertaining to premium/membership packages
Learn how a sales department operates and how to effectively sell a premium/membership packages
Learn how to sell ticket plans for a professional sports team
Learn how to prospect and contact businesses

The ideal candidate must have great communication skills, be professional and be able to multi-task. Applicant must have proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Pursuit of Sport Management, Marketing or related degree is preferred. This is a non-paid internship and requires the individual to receive academic credit. The candidate should be, but not limited to, a Junior, Senior or graduate level student. This internship requires a commitment to assist staff during some New York Red Bulls matches and be able to be in the office 15-20 hours a week.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect the business needs of the company and will include hours during game days.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.