What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern position at The Athletic Academy?
Company Description
The Athletic Academy empowers high school athletes, coaches, and club sports leaders with technology, services, and resources to manage and enhance their online recruiting efforts. With a focus on accessibility and equal opportunity, The Athletic Academy offers innovative products such as The College Search Tool, widely recognized for facilitating effective recruitment solutions. Our mission extends to amplifying visibility for athletes through digital brand-building and expanding their reach to college coaches. Launched in 2021, the team Recruiting Platform provides a centralized solution for storing team prospects and recruiting tools, offering a competitive advantage in the evolving digital sports recruiting landscape. The Athletic Academy is a growing brand with strong social media presence and is committed to driving sports recruitment innovation.
Role Description
This is a remote Business Development internship. Responsibilities include conducting market research, identifying new opportunities for business growth and lead generation, and supporting sales initiatives. The role involves engaging directly with potential clients, providing exceptional customer service to foster long-term relationships, and offering strategic insights based on data analysis. The intern will collaborate with different teams to create impactful business strategies and assist in implementing customer-focused campaigns to enhance The Athletic Academy’s mission.
Qualifications
- Strong Analytical Skills for identifying trends, evaluating data, and generating actionable insights
- Excellent Communication skills to effectively interact with clients, present ideas, and collaborate with teams
- Expertise in Lead Generation and Market Research to identify potential business opportunities and consumer needs
- Proficient Customer Service skills to build and maintain positive relationships with clients
- Proactive, self-motivated team player with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in relevant software such as Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, or analytics platforms is a plus
- Enthusiasm for sports and the athletic recruitment process is highly valued