Sales and Hospitality Intern

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.

Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.

The Frederick Keys Sales and Hospitality Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Sales and Hospitality Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a professional sports organization operates and gain valuable skills in communication, fan experience, and sports ticket sales.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, or Sales. 
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to uphold company and Attain customer service standards
• Individual must be energetic, enthusiastic, and a dedicated team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to details

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in grass roots advertising and prospecting for group events
• Gain knowledge and experience in servicing group and sponsorship clients
• Gain experience in clear and friendly phone manners through answering phones and learning how to make outbound calls
• Work Frederick Keys home games as directed by the Group Sales Manager
• Spend time shadowing and learning from top-tier Group Sales Account Managers and Sponsorship Sales Account Manager as directed by the Group Sales Manager
• Represent the organization, as needed, at outside community events and appearances