Sales Strategy & Business Development College Associate

Job Description

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, please read on!

THE JOB

We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented College Associate to support the Strategy and New Business Development efforts within Live Nation's Sponsorship Division. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the sponsorship industry while contributing to business growth initiatives.

As a College Associate, you will assist the Strategy and Business Development team in analyzing market trends, researching new business opportunities, and supporting partnership development efforts. This role will provide valuable exposure to the sponsorship landscape, client research, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates are college students passionate about business strategy, marketing, and the live entertainment industry.

Program Dates: May 28 – August 8, 2025

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities, researching relevant sponsorship trends and industry indicators.
• Gather and organize information on prospective clients, brands, and market landscapes, and assess potential sponsorship opportunities.
• Help track and prioritize partnership opportunities based on brand goals and sponsorship trends.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and assist in developing new sales growth ideas and roadmaps.
• Assist in creating materials for the sales team based on market research.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry shifts to provide actionable insights on emerging opportunities or threats in the sponsorship landscape.
• Take detailed meeting notes, organize key action items, and track next steps across sellers, ensuring follow-ups and progress are maintained.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program, ideally in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in business strategy, marketing, and sponsorship within the live entertainment space.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a strong interest in contributing to business development efforts.

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa

Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available. You are expected to follow Live Nation's health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2j2oy-3-129-45-144-42 in your application.