Spring 2027 - Intern, Football Sales

Supports the Football Sales department on short- and long-term projects related to sales and marketing opportunities for NFL and college football talent. It involves research, prospect sourcing, partnership concept development and organisational support across active deals. The internship is part of a paid programme that combines in-office experience with opportunities to learn about other areas of the business, and the Spring programme runs from 11 January to 6 May 2027.

• Assist the Football Sales department with short- and long-term projects supporting sales and marketing opportunities for NFL and college football talent, including identifying new business opportunities and supporting sales efforts from early research and planning through deal execution.
• Source brand prospects and analyse 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 organisational support on active deals by tracking timelines, deliverables, approvals and next steps.
• Compile bi-monthly learnings and share them with the HR team.
• Take on occasional projects outside the Football group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

• Be available to work 24–29.9 hours per week during the session (under 30 hours per week).
• Be available to report to the West Hollywood office approximately 3 days per week.
• Have senior standing in college (must have completed junior year of undergraduate study), be enrolled in graduate school, or hold a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
• Not require sponsorship for employment, as the position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Hybrid programme offering in-office experience approximately 3 days per week at the West Hollywood office.
• Office hours are 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT, Monday–Friday, or as agreed with advisor; in-office days must be coordinated with advisor's schedule.
• Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

• $20.94 Per hour, dependent on work location.

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
• Access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.
• Exposure to all Excel divisions and functions.
• Development of skills necessary to maintain a business environment.

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties.