Sponsorship Management Internship (Tallinn or Remote)

We are a small, digital marketing agency based in Tallinn, The Sophisticated Geek OÜ. Currently, we are looking for a Sponsorship Manager Intern for six months (ideally from September on).

The position has a flexible schedule in case you continue to take (some) remote classes, and your work can be done entirely from home (which is quite common in Estonia).

Job Summary:

The Sponsorship Manager Intern will be responsible for building relationships with potential sponsors and raising money for a string of EU-themed, artistic live events in 2021.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Targeting various companies, organizations and associations to identify various sponsorship opportunities, such as: Financial Sponsors, In-Kind Sponsors , Product Sponsors, Location Sponsorships
• Source through LinkedIn and various other social channels to obtain leads
• Responsible for raising money through the sale of sponsorship packages
• Monitor the overall event budget to ensure that the event remains profitable
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (in English; German a bonus, but not required)
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and attention to detail
• Ability to respond to problems and to assist clients with a calm, courteous, and helpful manner and attitude
• Working ability in MS Office, in particular Excel

Education and Experience:

• The successful candidate will be a bachelor’s (or enrolled master’s) student in a related subject, e.g. sales management, marketing management, business administration with a focus on promotion/sales, etc.
• At least 6 months of practical experience in a related field

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to accommodate events

What do we offer?

This opportunity is unpaid, but we can offer you a unique glimpse into digital entrepreneurship in Estonia. Each one of our interns will receive:

• Help with all onboarding-related issues, like finding a room, setting up contracts, shopping etc. (we can also give recommendations for specific dietary and/or medical needs)
• Free online courses related to your subject
• Mobile phone starter set and monthly credit
• Two free, 1-hour, 1:1 consultancy sessions with our CEO Alexandra, focusing on your own career development and goals
• Free 3-hour Walking Tour of Tallinn (historical and/or entrepreneurship-themed)

--> Students of all backgrounds, orientations and abilities are cordially welcome to apply.

Please send your CV directly to: anima@thesophisticatedgeek.com