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SDR & BDR

Spring 2027 - Intern, Football Sales

Excel Sports Management logoExcel Sports Management$20.94/hrWest Hollywood, California, United StatesListed 1w ago

At $43,555.20/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($75k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $58k–$125k/yr.

The posting

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. **Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs. **

Intern Expectations

  • All Intern are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

**Important Dates: **

  • Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11 th , 2027, through Thursday, May 6 th , 2027.

**Office Hours: **

  • 9:00 am‐6:00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

**Our Interns must: **

  • Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
  • Be available to report to the West Hollywood Office approximately 3-days a week.
  • Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school

OR

  • Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

**Interview Process: **

  • Applications will close on November 20th , 2026.
  • If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by early December.
  • The program will begin on January 11 th , 2027.

Football Sales Intern Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Football Sales department with short- and long-term projects supporting sales and marketing opportunities for NFL and college football talent. This role will help identify new business opportunities and support sales efforts from early research and planning through deal execution
  • Source brand prospects and analyze their priorities, categories, and current campaigns
  • Build and update prospect lists for NFL and college football talent
  • Develop partnership concepts and activation ideas based on brand priorities and the football calendar
  • Prepare research, talent materials, agendas, and presentations for sales meetings
  • Provide organizational support on active deals by tracking timelines, deliverables, approvals, and next steps
  • Will gain exposure to all Excel divisions and functions
  • Will develop skills necessary to maintain a business environment
  • Will compile bi-monthly learnings and share with the HR team
  • Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings
  • May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Football group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Taken from Excel Sports Management's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 21 questions (3 written).

Have readyCVLinkedInCover letter (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Have you ever worked under another name?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    If yes, under what name?Short answer · optional
  3. 3.
    Please provide your Street AddressShort answer
  4. 4.
    Please provide your City, State, and ZipcodeShort answer
  5. 5.
    Please select your current academic standing.Pick one: Senior · Graduate Student · Recent Graduate
  6. 6.
    This is a hybrid position. Are you able to report into an Excel primary office location at least 3 days a week? Please note office location is role dependent: LA, NY, CHI, CLT, IrvineYes or no
  7. 7.
    Available Start Date:Short answer
  8. 8.
    If necessary, are you available to work any of the following?Pick any: Overtime · Holidays · Work schedule other than M-F · optional
  9. 9.
    Desired Employment:Pick one: Full-Time · Part-Time · Temporary
  10. 10.
    Have you worked for or applied for a position at the company before?Yes or no
  11. 11.
    If yes, what position(s)?Short answer · optional
  12. 12.
    Do you have any relatives working here?Yes or no
  13. 13.
    If yes, who?Short answer · optional
  14. 14.
    If hired, can you submit verification of your legal right to work in the U.S.?Yes or no
  15. 15.
    Will you now or will you in the future require sponsorship?Yes or no
  16. 16.
    Are you over 18 years of age?Yes or no
  17. 17.
    If under 18, do you have a work permit?Yes or no · optional
  18. 18.
    What skills are you looking to gain by participating in this program?Written answer · optional
  19. 19.
    How would your current colleagues or classmates describe you?Written answer · optional
  20. 20.
    What is the most innovative and gratifying project you have participated in and why?Written answer · optional
  21. 21.
    Please share your preferred pronouns.Pick one: He/Him · She/Her · They/Them · Other · Prefer not to provide this information · optional

From Excel Sports Management's apply page, checked 1 Nov 2026.

About Excel Sports Management

A sports agency that sells sponsorship inventory for teams, leagues and venues and sells marketing, experiential and hospitality programs to brands, alongside representing athletes and coaches.

Pay schedule: Base salary with a discretionary bonus and benefits rather than a stated commission plan; every sales posting says the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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