Assistant, Corporate Partnerships (Spring) at Miami HEAT

Position Summary

The Corporate Partnerships Intern will be responsible for the day-to-day management, execution and activation of assigned partnership accounts and relationships. This position will provide exceptional client service, help clients generate powerful marketing activations, and assist the Corporate Partnership Marketing Service & Sales Team in creating synergistic activation and retention programs with our partners. The internship will be a hands-on experience, providing interns the chance to gain relevant expertise in the field of corporate sales and sponsorship activation. This season-long internship is a part-time position and based in Miami, Florida. The internship start date is September 22nd, 2025 through the conclusion of the Miami HEAT 2025-2026 Season.

Duties And Responsibilities

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for assisting the Partnership Marketing team in the activation and execution of assigned accounts, ensuring delivery on all sponsorship assets while providing exceptional customer service.
• Help schedule and manage contractual game day and non-game day events (pre-game parties, suite reservations and pre-game interactive display setup/breakdown), and off-site events).
• Support the team in set up, suite walk throughs and all other operational needs that are required for a successful Miami HEAT game day execution.
• Assist with corporate gifting and inventory management.
• Help the team coordinate arena signage and installation with vendors.
• Aid in administrative duties such as answering phones, attending weekly planning meetings, and maintaining certain schedules and compiling proof of performance photos for partnership presentations.
• Assist with onboarding a new sponsor (i.e.: gifts, welcome packages, and touchpoints).
• Support the overall sales process of the Miami HEAT Corporate Sales team. This includes assisting the Sales team on renewal and new business opportunities, creation of recap PowerPoints and sales pitch decks.
• Help compile and gain insight from market research and online media. Disperse information to sales team and/or partners.
• Provide excellent customer service, responsiveness, and professionalism to client requests.
• Assist the team to accurately track, record and analyze monthly sales for each corporate order.
• Help prepare and process all documentation related to client implementation and the creation of year-end partnership summaries.
• Aid prospect and current partner research development.
• Facilitate ongoing client engagement and opportunities.
• Be available to work the full Miami HEAT home game schedule.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Sport Management or related field.
• Client or Corporate Service experience to be "At least one (1) year work experience or previous internship opportunity omplete with client, agency and/or corporate service experience
• Excellent relationship building, inter-personal and communication skills
  
  

Job Specific Skills And Abilities

• Highly proactive, goal oriented and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in computer software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and clients at the same time.
• Strong time management skills.
• Must be able to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 40 pounds)
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP