ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER IN SPORTS BUSINESS OR COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS?
Here is your opportunity to be part of one of the most cutting edge partnerships in sports business today. You will receive hands on experience in the Georgia Tech Athletic Ticket Sales Center, as well as have an opportunity to network with some of the most influential leaders in Sports Business today.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE ARE ABOUT:
The Aspire Tele-Sales Group Inc. has formed a working partnership with Georgia Tech Athletics to provide cutting-edge "Next-Practice" guidance, and act as the primary source for all new season ticket sales for Georgia Tech Football & Basketball. The Aspire Group is led by the best professionals in the ticket sales business who believe in integrity and being client driven while providing superior customer service. The Aspire Group is creating the sports sales & service industry's best-practices of tomorrow- that's why we call them- "Next-Practices".
 

POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a teachable, positive and passionate individual that is committed to becoming a sports industry leader. This Intern will be responsible for supporting the General Manager and the Ticket Sales staff in their efforts to sell Georgia Tech Football & Basketball season tickets, mini plans and groups along with any other relevant ticket plans as they are made available. Day to day leadership and mentoring of this career growth oriented, internship program will be provided by the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with the management and growth of the ticket sales database
2. Act as a liason for the Aspire Group Inc. and the GA Tech Athletic Ticket Office, the Alexander-Tharpe Fund, as well as all other entities which Aspire Tele-Sales represents
3. Assist with clerical duties, data entry and e-marketing campaigns
4. Manage & update sales records using Paciolan Ticket system on a daily and weekly basis
5. Record internal sales data to be applied toward incentives, commissions, promotions etc.
6. Administer season ticket and group ticket marketing collatoral

7.Codify weekly call reports, analyze closing rates and maintain sales efficiency records.
8. Participate in monthly 'Green Light Brainstorming' sessions with entire department.  Assist in the development of new Marketing growth programs and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate college or university program or have graduated in the past 6 months
• You must be available to meet for a face-to-face interview following an initial phone interview
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint required
• Previous customer service or retail sales experience; display a genuine desire to help people
• Professional image and demeanor
• Ability to work well with others, comfortable taking initiative and detail oriented

COMPENSATION: No financial compensation is available.
Interns are eligible to receive academic course credit. Students are responsible for providing documentation toward receiving academic credit for the internship.  This internship offers a unique opportunity to network with the best sports business professionals and could lead to career growth opportunities with The Aspire Group and/or Collegiate/Professional athletics.
START DATE: December/January 2009 (Minimum 15 hours per week)