Consultative Business Development Internship (Charlotte, NC)

Job Description Innovative Partnerships Group is looking for innovative thinkers to join our 2026 Internship Program. Candidates must have a business‑minded approach with a versatile skill set, strong instincts, and a ‘get stuff done’ mindset. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with all Innovative Partnerships Group studios (Consultative Business Development, Valuation & Consulting, Creative Solutions, Partnership Solutions and IP & Asset Creation). Company Summary Innovative Partnerships Group is a leading commercial consulting and analytics firm at the intersection of sports and entertainment and more. We focus on long‑term revenue generation through partnership marketing. Our firm is globally recognized, consulting with prestigious properties and global brands to help maximize their sponsorship/partnership investments. We hold deep expertise in B2B partnerships, naming rights, foundational and sponsorship partnerships with a focus on sports and entertainment districts. We successfully execute on these partnerships through our proprietary Partnership Intelligence software that provides quantitative results for media and programs/platforms as well as the direct/indirect revenue potential for both properties and brands. Our core values are excellence, inspire, have fun, collaborate through leadership, and act with empathy and respect. We are looking for the right individual to embody these values and communicate them to future recruits. Job Duties Provide support to the business development team, including sales pipeline updates, profiling, meeting prep, and prospect identification. Support internal needs such as notetaking, new business proposals, partnership proposals, and strategic brainstorming sessions. Work closely with the IPG team to build customized partnership proposals and presentations that fit prospective companies’ target demographics, key markets, specific needs, and budget options. Collaborate with business development team members to identify new prospects and targets for sponsorships and partnerships with our marquee clients across sports, esports, entertainment, music, healthcare, and technology. Ensure all client touch points are prepared for and professionally coordinated (pre‑meeting preparation, meeting management, post‑meeting communication/action plan, timeline management, and deliverables tracking). Assist in managing CRM (Salesforce) and contact databases. Assist in maintaining and updating sales materials as needed. Provide market and industry research assistance. Other responsibilities as determined by supervisor. Observe meetings and learn. Required Skills 3.0 GPA Passion for sports and entertainment Experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Sheets, Pages, and Keynote Strong writing and research skills Collaborative and professional work ethic Strong interpersonal skills Attention to detail How to Apply Apply for Summer 2026! Send your PDF resume and a written response to the following prompt to hr@ipg360.com. Prompt: What is your favorite naming rights, jersey entitlement, or sponsorship deal, and why? Please include your own analysis and insight (Suggested 300 – 500 words). Applications for Summer 2026 are now open. Please follow the instructions above to APPLY! We will also have a later start date available to accommodate varying school schedules. #J-18808-Ljbffr