Athletics Ticket Sales and Operations Internship - Taymar Sales

Position Department: Athletics AdministrationPosition School: Administration: No SchoolOverviewTaymar Sales specializes in ticket sales and sponsorship services for colleges and sports teams. Taymar Sales U. is seeking top talent from RMU's Sport Management program to experience a hands-on internship opportunity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with quick learning potential. Candidates should possess a desire to learn a growing industry with a company that is on the ground floor of changing how college athletics drives revenue and increases fan attendance. Taymar Sales U is committed to developing the next professionals in the college sports industry.ResponsibilitiesSell a full menu of ticket products for the Robert Morris Football, Basketball, Hockey and other ticketed athletic events, including season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets, premium tickets, and hospitality packages.Utilize online research skills to prospect new sales leads in the local community, including alumni, youth sports leagues and businesses.Contact businesses in the Pittsburgh area via phone call, appointment and event-based selling.Build relationships and expand business with current ticket holders and cold call new referrals to drive revenue.Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. All Robert Morris home games will be worked in various capacities: prospecting appointments, sales tables, box office customer service and special events.Coordinate group experiences for participating groups on game days.Work with Director of Sales to develop new ticket packages, group experiences and incentives.Deliver superior customer service to all current and future fans -- approaching every interaction as an opportunity to create a lifetime fan.Achieve and exceed sales goals established by the management team.Conduct industry research and identify potential sponsorship targets.Develop customized sales materials and proposals used in sponsorship process.Assist with sponsorship activations.Benchmark RMU sponsorship offerings with other NCAA schools and identify opportunities to add new sponsorship assets.Track inventory of sponsorship assets and work with vendors to procure signage.Attend on-campus, virtual and off-site partner meetings with Director of Sales to build relationships.Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Sales.Minimum QualificationsWorking toward a degree in the RMU Sport Management DepartmentDesire to work in revenue-generating business development positionComfort with business development activities and ability to build relationships quicklyExcellent writing and communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint required. Additional knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign preferredStrong work ethicCandidate must have local housing during entire internshipAcademic Years Preferred: Any Academic Year Will Be ConsideredWage: 7.25Wage Frequency: HourlyIs this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: NoAverage Number of Hours Per Week: 12.5Days of the Week to Work: VariousAnticipated Time Frames to Work: 9 am-5 pmPreferred Start Date: Sep 1, 2025Anticipated End Date: Apr 30, 2026Act 153 Clearance Required: NoRequired To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): NoRequired to Pass a Credit Check: NoCommitment To DiversityRMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.Reasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.Student Jobs for Academic CreditStudents may apply to use their on-campus job for academic credit. This is incumbent upon the student completing the application process through the Career & Professional Development Center and receiving approval from the appropriate department head. Visit www.rmu.edu/why-rmu/campus-experience/cpdc/students for more information.J-18808-Ljbffr