Sales & Marketing Internship

GWN Events

GWN Events is looking for a Sales & Marketing intern. The successful candidate will take with them valuable experience into the world of event sales & sponsorship from event marketing, marketing collateral development, relationship selling and general business development. There will be training provided during the first few days of the internship, along with day-to-day training as the internship progresses.

If you are a self-starter, results oriented, well organized, and sweat the small details, then this is the job for you.

Responsibilities and duties will include (but not limited to):

• Provide sales support and business development for GWN Events (Major League Dragon Boat Series, SuperPower 5K/10K)
• Provide comprehensive research for partnership targets
• Team and vendor sales for GWN events
• Activation, fulfillment of all contractual obligations for sponsors, vendors, corporate experience sessions
• Development of marketing and sales materials and sponsorship proposals
• Assist in creating social media content for all platforms (Instagram & Facebook)
• Assist with design components for website, newsletters and social media
• Market research and recommend best practices for building brand awareness, social media, marketing and consumer engagement
• Assist with general business support and other duties as required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality service
• The ability to work in a team environment and work independently
• The ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven results-oriented and sales orientation
• Sales experience an asset
• Knowledge of digital trends
• Basic knowledge of marketing and marketing strategies
• Experience in social media engagement with bloggers on Instagram & Facebook
• Knowledge and experience in Adobe programs (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and In Design) is an asset
• Proficient computer skills in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Flexibility to work remotely and/or at the office