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WHO ARE WE:

Van Hawke Sports is a sports marketing agency specialising in global sports sponsorships for brands.

WE ARE HIRING:

Esports partnerships are a huge part of our business and we are currently seeking an Esports Partnerships Intern to assist in the sourcing and management of brands that are looking for sponsorship and partnership opportunities in this fast-growing sector.

THE ROLE:

  • You will be using your network and online resources to conduct the sourcing, managing and execution of strategic brand sponsorships in esports
  • You will lead the charge in researching contacts, reaching out and influencing individuals, institutions and organisations and encourage them to consider sports marketing opportunities
  • You will work directly with the partnership team and CEO to target specific brands
  • You will support the writing and pitching of esports sponsorship proposals
  • You will actively manage and monitor progress of deals in the CRM (Hubspot)
  • You will be executing business development activities, identifying key decision makers and reaching out to potential partners. By using your network and know-how, you will take your ideas and proposals to the people that matter, in some of the world’s newest and most exciting organisations

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate should be passionate about esports and understand the need for brands to take part in sports sponsorship activities to raise awareness and increase customer acquisition.

You have to be disciplined, proactively follow up deals to completion, not be afraid of cold calling and have a clear attitude with a focus on getting things done!

We’re looking for a driven, ambitious individual who can deliver results fast, and is comfortable with sharing daily advances/reports. You should have a great understanding of how and which brands work within sports and influencers.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Eagerness to learn about sports sponsorship and partnership management
  • Degree qualifications (or equivalent) and higher
  • Fluent in written and conversational English (other languages are a bonus)
  • Very good communication skills
  • Driven and ambitious
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic
  • Focused and pro-active
  • Be familiar with MS Office Suite
  • A solid handle on how to use online platforms including social media to generate leads
  • A good understanding of influencer marketing
  • A great understanding for how and which brands use sports sponsorships
  • A good understanding of business management structures
  • You must have access to your own laptop/phone to perform the role and be willing to travel for meetings

WE’RE OFFERING YOU:

  • The chance to work with a fast growing company in a very exciting industry
  • Potential opportunity for your contract to be extended

PROCESS:

We’ll only be progressing with applicants who can demonstrate most of the skills we are after.

  1. Send us your CV and a cover note to tell us why you think this role is perfect for you
  2. We’ll invite you for a telephone or in-person interview

Please submit your details to the email address attached below.