Business Development & Partnership Management Intern

Job Title: Business Development & Partnership Management Intern

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut / Remote

Term: July 7, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Position Type: Full-time desired; will consider part-time candidates

Job Summary: Athelo Group is a sports marketing agency built around one simple observation: when brands and athletes team up for an effective partnership, everyone wins. Rooted in our 5 E’s–Educate, Enhance, Entertain, Evolve, Empathize–our team of trailblazers relentlessly seeks ways to problem-solve and build through innovation and creativity. As a growing agency, we are seeking motivated individuals with a growth mindset and drive for success. In the role of the Business Development and Partnership Management Intern, you will be tasked with seeking new leads and cultivating relationships on behalf of the agency through lead generation, marketing, and other corporate responsibilities. This individual will help lead weekly category research development, manage conversations with new brand and property partners, and project-manage logs and updates of all previous conversations with actionable timelines for the agency to react to. Athelo Group has worked with brands such as  Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michelob Ultra, NOW Foods, Frito-Lay, VISA, Celsius, Polkadot, and Microsoft. Applicants should be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset. Candidates will be receiving academic credit for this internship position.

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Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with daily research development and trend analysis. 
• Generate and lead conversations with prospective clients. Craft creative pitch decks and strategic proposals tailored to prospective clients. 
• Liaise directly with existing clients on projects to generate sales and elevate brand awareness. 
• Manage new business development trackers and deliver weekly prospecting reports to the CEO. 
• Expand our startup agency’s service portfolio. 
• Lead the development of campaigns and promotions to maximize sales for all clients and programs, existing or new. 
• Generate innovative ideas that deliver returns to the current client portfolio and agency. 

Core Competencies 

• Adaptable, High Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Organized, Self-Starter, Proactive, Strategy-Led, Creative, Results-Driven, Time Management. 

General 

• Adopt the Athelo Group culture of professionalism, integrity, effectiveness, and dynamic attitude that contributes to an internal environment of teamwork and promotes a positive brand image. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth by going above and beyond.
• Program skills: advanced knowledge of G Suite, Microsoft Office, Square Space, Mail Chimp, Canva, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, etc. preferred. 
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication. 
• Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks. 
• Maintain standards and professionalism with colleagues, clients, and partners during fluctuating workloads. 
• Contagious passion for sports, brand, and athlete marketing. 
• Willingness to assume an advanced role and be a direct representative of a fast-growing agency at a client-facing level. 
• Uphold team standards by supporting colleagues in meeting their service/quality levels and targets. 
• Develop effective working relationships with other team members and external partners. 
• Foster and sustain new relationships on behalf of the agency. 
• Oversee daily tasks to ensure business needs are consistently met. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to grow your network by meeting with industry professionals from brands, agencies, and properties alike - from account managers to key decision makers, business owners and beyond
• Monthly social hours with the team (in-person or virtual, depending on location) 
• Opportunities may arise to attend athlete events, in-person meetings, production and/or media days on a case-by-case basis.

Education and Qualifications 

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university (all concentrations will be considered).
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role.; This position may require the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds, for in-person work opportunities.  

Work Environment 

This job operates fully remotely, offering the option to work from anywhere, with the opportunity to attend in person at our Norwalk, CT office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. 

Application Requirements 

• Resume 
• Cover Letter 

Deadline 

Email application to careers@athelogroup.com by March 1, 2025 to be considered. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.