Seasonal Assistant, Partnership Development & Insights

Partnership Development & Insights Seasonal Assistant

The Partnership Development & Insights Seasonal Assistant will report to the Coordinator, Partnership Development, and will mainly support the Partnership Development and Insights team, while also working alongside the Activation and Sales teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports partnerships, with exposure to sales strategy, partnership activation, and cross-functional collaboration across three dynamic teams : the Atlanta Hawks, the College Park Skyhawks, and State Farm Arena.

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales and Proposal Support

Assist in designing partnership proposal decks, recaps, and mock-ups using Sportsdigita and / or other presentation platforms

Support proposal development through ideation, research, and asset vetting

Maintain and organize the department's idea library of partnership assets and concepts

Provide meeting support through diligent note-taking, action item tracking, and distribution of summaries to relevant stakeholders

Research and Insights

Conduct research on league and industry best practices to support new business and strengthen existing partnerships

Collaborate to produce a monthly report highlighting emerging trends, industry insights, and partnership opportunities

Perform ad-hoc research on topics such as B2B sponsorships and partner recruitment strategies

Aggregate and analyze partnership performance data to support recap development

Event and Game Night Execution

Assist with concert and in-game promotions, partner activations, and entitlement nights

Capture and catalog photos from games and events; manage tagging and storage in Iconik

Support community and other event activations and player / talent appearances

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the Sales and Activation teams to ensure alignment and execution of partnership goals

Maintain and regularly update the Global Partnership partner list to ensure accuracy and accessibility across teams

Act in a general support role to the Partnership Development & Insights team

Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global Partnerships department

Qualifications :

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Marketing, Sports Management, Business)

At least one (1) year of relevant experience (internships included)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Creative and analytical thinker

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, including all event / game nights if applicable

Preferred

Previous experience in sports partnerships (professional or collegiate level)

Familiarity with Sportsdigita or similar presentation platforms, Salesforce, KORE, Photoshop

Interest in pursuing a career in corporate partnerships or sports business

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!